When you connect to a remote computer (either a Windows client or Windows Server) through the Remote Desktop connection, the Remote Desktop feature on your computer “hears” the connection through a listening port (RDP uses 3389 port by default). You can change that listening port on Windows computers by modifying the registry. In this article, we are going to learn how you can change the RDP port used in remote desktop access.
Please note that when choosing a non-standard RDP port, it is not recommended to use port 1-1023 as they are called known ports, while port 49152-65535 is a dynamic or private port which is not in use by any service or application.
In this tutorial, we will learn how to change the RDP port of a Remote Desktop Service to 33091. To do it:
STEP 1
Connect to the Windows Client/Server over RDP
Launch the Registry Editor (press WIN+R, type regedit, press Enter)
STEP 2
Navigate to the Remote Desktop Registry (RDP-Tcp)
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp.
STEP 3
Change the default RDP port number
Double-click on the PortNumber value and change the port to 33091 (Decimal).
Click OK to save the changes
Restart your Windows computer or restart RDP services using the command prompt for changes to apply.
Cmd: net stop termservice & net
STEP 4
Connect to the windows computer after restarting via RDP and include the new RDP port.
STEP 5
Confirm listening port for RDP
Once you have successfully connected to the windows computer using the new RDP port, you can use the netstat -na | Find “List” command to confirm Remote Desktop Service is listening on the new port.
Changing RDP port helps to reduce the risk of port scanners and RDP vulnerabilities.
For added security, it is best to use VPN gateway or RDP applications like V2 Cloud that provides you fast and secure cloud desktops to facilitate remote work.
Changing RDP port helps to reduce the risk of port scanners and RDP vulnerabilities.
For added security, it is best to use VPN gateway or RDP applications like V2 Cloud that provides you fast and secure cloud desktops to facilitate remote work.
There is a better way to do IT with V2 Cloud
There is a better way to do IT with V2 CloudBy using V2 Cloud, you get access to a fully-integrated virtual desktop solution, without the traditional complexity of other cloud providers.
There is an easier way to enable secure remote access to employees without sacrificing end-user experience and performance.
V2 Cloud offers a cloud desktop infrastructure with
- No hidden fees
- No complicated setup
- No contracts
- Flat-rate pricing model
We're the #1 virtualization solution for small businesses. Create virtual desktops, servers, and applications to improve productivity and significantly reduce your IT costs.
Learn more about V2 Cloud and our cloud VDI solution. Get started with a risk-free 7-day trial, and experience the simplicity, scalability and power of V2 Cloud.
