How to Create a New Skype Port

You may run into problems connecting with Skype if the ports that the program uses have been blocked. You can use the Windows firewall to create new rules for specific programs as well as specific ports. If you have inadvertently blocked one of the outgoing ports that Skype uses to connect to its network, you will have to make a new rule in the firewall to allow it. The firewall will remember the rule from boot up to boot up, so you will only have to add it once.

Instructions

1. Click "Start" and then click "Control Panel."

2. Point the mouse cursor in the upper right-hand side of the Control Panel and then type "Firewall" into the search box located there.

3. Click the "Windows Firewall" link that appears.

4. Point the mouse cursor to the left-hand side of the window and then click "Advanced Settings."

5. Click the "Outbound Rules" button on the left-hand side of the window, and then point to the right-hand side and click "New Rule."

6. Click the "Port" radio button when the "New Outbound Rule Wizard" window appears.

7. Type "443" into the "Specific Remote Ports" box and then click "Next."

8. Click the "Allow the Connection" Radio button and then click "Next."

9. Ensure that the "Domain," "Private" and "Public" checkboxes are checked, and then click "Next."

10. Type a name for this rule in the "Name" box and then click "Finish."

Tips & Warnings

• Skype also recommends opening port 80.

• If you still have trouble connecting to Skype after opening ports, you may need to update your version of the program. Only versions .97 and above support extra ports.

References

• Microsoft Windows: Open a Port in Windows Firewall
• Skype: Skype and Firewalls