Changing the Access Ports

This guide describes the procedure to change the listening ports of the Monsta web interface. By default, the system uses specific ports that can be customized via the command line on the Linux server.

Prerequisites

• SSH access to the server where Monsta is installed.
• Superuser privileges (root or sudo).
• Ensure the new ports you choose are not being used by other services (e.g., Apache, Nginx, Docker).

Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Access the Terminal: Open the console of your server.
2. Run the configuration utility: Use the monkerneld binary with the port parameter to set the new HTTP port and the SSL (HTTPS) port.

/opt/monsta/bin/monkerneld port --port <porta http> 8090 --sslport <porta https>

Example:

/opt/monsta/bin/monkerneld port --port 8090 --sslport 8443

Command Parameters:

• --port: Sets the port for unencrypted connections (HTTP).
• --sslport: Sets the port for secure connections (HTTPS).

Important: Firewall Configuration

After changing, remember to open the new ports in the Linux firewall (UFW or Firewalld) and, if applicable, in the security rules of your network/cloud infrastructure.