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Port 4500

Port 4500 (IPsec NAT-T) — check if it's open

IPsec NAT traversal (UDP).

Port 4500 is usually UDP — a TCP check may show closed even when the service works.

Defaults to your IP: 216.73.216.200. Up to 12 ports per check; ranges up to 10 ports (e.g. 8000-8010).

FAQ

What is port 4500 used for?

Port 4500 — IPsec NAT-T. IPsec NAT traversal (UDP).

How do I open port 4500?

1) Make sure the app listens on 0.0.0.0, not 127.0.0.1. 2) Allow the port in your firewall (Windows Defender Firewall inbound rule; Linux: ufw allow 4500). 3) Forward the port on your router to your computer's LAN IP. 4) Make sure you have a public (non-CGNAT) IP. 5) Verify it here.

Is it safe to keep port 4500 open?

Only open it if the service must be reachable from the internet, keep the software patched and use strong authentication. Put databases, SMB, RDP and admin panels behind a VPN.

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