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November 19, 2025

# Endpoint Manager - changing the server port number

## applies to Reboot Restore Enterprise/Standard/Pro & RollBack Rx Pro/Server

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for changing the default TCP port used by the EndPoint Manager Server for client communication.

The default port, **TCP 9000**, may sometimes be unavailable because it is in use by another application. We will use TCP 9010 as the replacement port in this example.

### Phase 1: Configure the EndPoint Manager Server

Follow these steps on the server machine to update the port setting:

Step 1: Stop the Service

- Open the Windows Services manager (Start \> Run \> type in services.msc)
- Locate the RmServer. This is the EndPoint Manager Server Service. .
- Right-click the service and select Stop

Step 2: Edit the Configuration File

- Navigate to the EndPoint Manager installation folder (i.e. C:\\Program Files\\Reboot Restore Enterprise\\Reboot Restore EndPoint Manager
- Open the file named settings.ini using
- Add the following two lines

```
[RmServer]Port=9010
```

- save the changes and close your Notepad

#### Step 3: Restart the Service

- Open the Windows Services manager (Start \> Run \> type in services.msc)
- Locate the RmServer. This is the EndPoint Manager Server Service. .
- Right-click the service and select Start

The server is now configured to listen for connections on the new port (e.g., 9010).

### Phase 2: Update the Console and Client Settings

You **must** change the port settings to match the new server port (e.g., 9010) in the following locations:

1. **EndPoint Manager Console:** Update the port number on the console's **logon screen
   
   ![2025-11-19\_13-59-56](https://support.horizondatasys.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025-11-19_13-59-56.png?width=464&height=247&name=2025-11-19_13-59-56.png)**
2. **Client Workstations:** Update the port number in the **Network Connection screen** settings on all client machines.
   
   ![2025-11-19\_14-04-53](https://support.horizondatasys.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025-11-19_14-04-53.png?width=477&height=397&name=2025-11-19_14-04-53.png)
   
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