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How do I open a port in Linode?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 1:05 pm

There are a few ways to port forward on a Linode. The most simple way is to open a port in your firewall and forward the corresponding port on your Linode.

To do this, you will need to know your Linode’s public IP address, your firewall’s public port number, and your Linode’s private IP address.

To open a port on your firewall:

1. Open your firewall software of choice.

2. Find your public IP address.

3. Find your public port number.

4. Find your private IP address.

5. Find your Linode’s port number.

6. Open the firewall port you found in step 5 on your public IP address.

7. Open the firewall port you found in step 5 on your private IP address.

8. Profit!.

PRO TIP: When opening a port in Linode, be sure to take cautionary measures to ensure that the port is open only to intended parties. Failing to do so could result in serious security implications.
Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.