Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for MyDiskServer:
MyDiskServer - PC
- TCP: 8088-8089
- UDP:
Setting Up a Port Forward for MyDiskServer
You may need to forward ports in your router when you use MyDiskServer. By forwarding ports you allow connection requests coming from the internet to be directed to MyDiskServer.
By default routers do not allow incoming network requests. By forwarding a port you can overcome this limitation.
Before Forwarding a Port Checkoff This To Do List
You need to know the following things before you can forward a port:
- The IP address of your router.
- The IP address of your computer.
- A list of TCP and UDP ports that need to be forwarded.
How to Locate Your Router's IP Address
You can run our free Router Detector software to locate your router's IP address. Our Router Detector tool is free to use and is part of our Network Utilities software.
You can also follow our Find Your Router IP Address article.
Setting Up a Port Forward for MyDiskServer
You can use our Network Utilities software to automatically forward ports for you. Our Network Utilities software allows you to add port forwards and also remove them when you no longer need them to maximize your network security.
Alternatively you can do it by hand. The process for forwarding a port is:
- Begin by logging in to your router.
- Find the port forwarding section in your router.
- Put the IP address of your computer in the proper box in your router.
- Put the TCP and UDP ports that you are forwarding for MyDiskServer in the correct boxes in your router.
Usually you have to reboot your router in order to save the changes.
You can choose your router from our list to see exactly how to forward ports for MyDiskServer:
List of Routers - Customized for MyDiskServer
That is the process required to forward ports in your router for MyDiskServer.