# Change RDP Port

Click on the **RDP Audit** tab on the left-hand side of RDPHelper.

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Click on **Change Port Number** located under the RDP Port Number section.&#x20;

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We recommend you pick a 5-digit port as Windows services generally don't use 5-digit ports.

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After you click Apply, you will be asked to reboot your server. Make sure that you've saved your port number somewhere safe.&#x20;

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Once the machine has rebooted, you'll be able to connect to the server again using the new port.

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