The ports that need to be forwarded for Deluge are listed here:
Deluge - PC
- TCP: User configured
- UDP:
Forwarding Ports for Deluge
You might need to forward some ports in your router when you use Deluge. A port forward allows incoming connection requests from the internet to go straight to Deluge.
Routers do not generally allow incoming connection requests from the internet. By forwarding a port you can overcome this limitation.
Remember to Do These Things Before You Forward a Port
You need to know the following things before you can forward a port:
- Your router's internal IP address.
- Your download client's IP address.
- Each of the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward.
Locate Your Router's IP Address
We have free Router Detector software to help you find your router's IP address. It is part of our Network Utilities suite of tools and is free for you to use it.
We have a guide you can follow Find Your Router IP Address if you don't want to run the software.
How To Set Up Port Forwarding for Deluge
We have Network Utilities software that can forward ports for you. Network Utilities lets you manage port forwards by putting them in when you need them and also removing the ones that you no longer need which maximized network security.
Port forwarding can also be set up step-by-step by hand. The normal process for forwarding a port is:
- You can start by logging in to your router.
- Locate the section in your router that deals with port forwarding.
- Put the IP address of your download client in the proper box in your router.
- Put the TCP and UDP ports that you are forwarding for Deluge 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 Deluge:
List of Routers - Customized for Deluge
Those are the steps for forwarding ports in your router for Deluge.