Saturday, February 18, 2012

How to change Windows remote desktop port number

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

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


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4. Press OK.
5. Make sure that new port is opened in firewall.
6. Enjoy

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