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How to change Windows remote desktop port number

Saturday, 23 April 2011 14:07 by Jason

To change default Windows remote desktop protocol (RDP) port number (3389) to any other, follow this instructions:

1. Press "Start" button and type "regedit":

2. Expand the registry folders to:

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

3. Look for "Port number" entry and double-click on it. In opened window choose "Decimal" and change "Value data" field to desired port number.

4. Press OK.

5. Make sure that new port is opened in firewall.

6. Enjoy

Tags:		windows 7, rdp, remote, port, 3389
Categories:		Remote Services \| Windows Software

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