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How do I open port in Linode?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:52 pm

There are a few ways to open a port on a Linode:

1. Use the Linode Manager

2. Use the Linode-cli

3. Use the port-forwarding feature of the Linode Manager

To open a port using the Linode Manager, follow these steps:

1. Login to the Linode Manager.

2. In the Linode Manager, click the “Ports” tab.

3. In the “Ports” tab, click the “Open” button next to the port you want to open.

4. In the “Open Port” dialog, enter the port number and click the “Open” button.

5. If you are prompted to create a port-forwarding rule, click the “Create Rule” button and enter the required information.

6. Click the “Close” button to close the “Open Port” dialog.

7. In the “Ports” tab, click the “Close” button next to the port you opened.

8. In the “Ports” tab, click the “Close” button next to the port you closed.

9. In the “Ports” tab, click the “Close” button next to the port you created a rule for.

10. In the “Ports” tab, click the “Close” button to exit the Linode Manager.

To open a port using the Linode-cli, follow these steps:

PRO TIP: Warning – Please be careful when opening ports in your linode. Make sure you understand what you are doing and that you have the proper security measures in place.

1. Login to your Linode using the command line. Change to the directory where the Linode-cli is located. Enter the following command:

Linode-cli open port_number

where port_number is the port number you want to open. If you are prompted to create a port-forwarding rule, enter the required information and click the “Create Rule” button. In the “Ports” tab, click the “Close” button to exit the Linode-cli.

To open a port using the port-forwarding feature of the Linode Manager, follow these steps:

3. In the “Ports” tab, click the “Forwarding” button next to the port you want to open. In the “Forwarding” dialog, enter the port number and click the “Forward” button. Click the “Close” button to close the “Forwarding” dialog. In the “Ports” tab, click the “Close” button next to the port you forwarded.

Conclusion

Opening a port on a Linode is a simple task that can be accomplished using the Linode Manager, Linode-cli, or the port-forwarding feature of the Linode Manager.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.