How to Change the Default RDP Port to Custom on Windows Server?

While connecting to a computer using the Remote Desktop Connection, the request goes through the default 3389 port. You can change this by changing the registry value.

Benefits:

• Better security as a non-default port is used.
• The system is safe from Brute Force attacks that may otherwise lead to theft of administrator password.

Requirements:

• Internet Connection
• Server IP Address
• A Server id/password

Let us take a look at few steps of changing the default RDP port to custom on Windows Server:

• Open the Registry Editor by clicking on Start > Typing Regedit, and press Enter key.

• • The User Account Control dialog box opens > Click on Yes
  • When the Registry Editor opens, navigate to the following subkey: “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp”
  • Find PortNumber > Right Click on it > Click on Modify

 

 

• • Change the Base to Decimal > Enter a new port number in the Value field > Click OK

 

• • Close the Registry Editor and Restart your Computer.

 

• • Allow the new port number through the Network Firewall.

 

Also Read, How to Connect Your Local Drive to The Windows Server While Taking RDP?

Note:

• • The next time you connect your computer using the RDP, type in the new port number

 

 

• • The new port number must be a port between 1025 and 65535 which is not in use.

 

 

• • Do not forget the custom port number and allow it access through the Firewall if you do not wish to lose your RDP access.

 

Conclusion:

In this short guide, we have explained how to change your RDP port to a custom one for better security.