This article describes how to change the listening port that Remote Desktop listens on. You can use the Remote Desktop feature in Microsoft Windows to connect to your computer from another remote computer.
How to change Remote Desktop Port in Windows
Change RDP Listening Port in Windows 11/10
- To change the Remote Desktop Port, open Registry Editor.
- Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\TerminalServer\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\PortNumber
- On the Edit menu, click Modify, and then click Decimal.
- Type the new port number, and then click OK.
- Quit Registry Editor.
- Restart the computer.
This should work for all Windows, but remember to create a system restore point first.
Do note that the Remote Assistance feature in Microsoft Windows may not work correctly if you change the listening port.
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