Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for Vuze:
Vuze - PC
- TCP: User configured
- UDP: User configured
Forwarding Ports for Vuze
You may need to forward ports in your router when you use Vuze. Forwarding ports is used to allow incoming connection requests from the internet to Vuze.
By default routers do not allow incoming network requests. By forwarding a port you can overcome this limitation.
Before Forwarding a Port
Before forwarding a port make sure that you know these things:
- Your router's IP address.
- The IP address of your download client.
- The list of the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward.
Find the IP Address of Your Router
We have free Router Detector software to help you find your router's IP address. Our Router Detector tool is free to use and is part of our Network Utilities software.
Otherwise, you can follow our guide Find Your Router IP Address.
How To Set Up Port Forwarding for Vuze
The easiest way to forward your ports is to use our Network Utilities software. 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.
Another option is to go through the process of forwarding ports one step at a time. The step-by-step process for forwarding a port is:
- Start by logging in to your router.
- Locate your routers port forwarding section.
- Type your download client's IP address into the correct box in your router.
- Enter the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward for Vuze in the corresponding 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 Vuze:
List of Routers - Customized for Vuze
That is the process required to forward ports in your router for Vuze.