How to Change Ports on Windows Remote Desktop

RDP is a protocol that can help you connect with other computers. To do so, you need to use an RDP port. In the following article, discover how to change the RDP port on your Windows operating system.
 

What is RDP?

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a type of protocol that allows users to connect to another computer through a network connection. RDP allows users to access the desktop of a remote computer and make changes as if they were sitting directly in front of it.

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RDP generally runs on port 3389, which is known as the Remote Desktop Protocol port. This Port establishes a connection between two computers using the RDP protocol. Use strong authentication methods such as username and password or digital certificates To ensure that only authorized users can access the remote computer. Once connected, users can transfer files, print documents, run applications, and perform other tasks on the remote computer as if sitting right in front of it.

RDP provides many features and benefits to its users, making it an essential tool for accessing resources remotely.
 

How to Change RDP Port in Windows

• Windows
• Initial (default) Port: 3389
• New Port: 4088
• Administrator Account

Before you change the Port on your Remote Desktop, ensure you have access to the Remote Desktop as an administrator. Here are the steps to change the Port on the Remote Desktop:

1. Log into your Remote Desktop using your Administrator account.
2. After logging in, please click Start on the bottom left.
3. In the Search Box column, please type regedit
4. Then the Windows default application will appear, namely regedit.exe (Registry Editor)
5. Click regedit, or you can press Enter on your keyboard



6. The Registry Editor will appear, and please double-click on the following sections:

> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
> SYSTEM
> CurrentControlSet
> Control
> Terminal Server
> WinStations
> RDP-Tcp

7. Look at the right column, then scroll down and look for PortNumber. Then it will look like this:



8. Double Click PortNumber
9. Edit DWORD value will appear. Select Decimal in the Base menu
10. Change the Value Data to the desired new Port (for example, I changed Port 3389 to 4088), as shown below:



11. Click OK, then close the Registry Editor
12. Then, proceed to open the Port from the firewall so that it can be accessed
13. Click Start > Control Panel
14. After entering the Control Panel, go to System and Security > Windows Firewall
15. Then click Advanced Settings in the left column



16. Then, the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security view will open
17. Right-click Inbound Rules > New Rule..., as shown below:





18. In Rule Type, select Port > Next
19. Fill in Specific local ports by entering the Port you just created in the Registry Editor, as shown below:



20. Click Next until you reach the Name tab. Fill in the Name field as desired
21. Then click Finish
22. After all is done, restart your Windows Remote Desktop
23. Please log in using your new Port (IpRemoteDesktop: Newport), example: 127.0.0.1:4088

That's the explanation of RDP and how to change the RDP port number that you can do on the Windows operating system. This explanation can help you. 

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