How Do I Check Open Ports for Live Streaming on Windows?
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To find this, you can use the “Command Prompt.” Please search for how to use the command prompt for your particular version of Windows, although most (like Windows 7 and 8) just require you to search “cmd.”
Once there, type in “netstat -a” in the Command Prompt window, and press “Enter.”
This will give you a result similar to what’s pictured below:
For Windows 10 users, you must click (Windows + R) to invoke Run dialog. At this point, type “cmd” to open the Command Prompt. Type “netstat -ano” to list states of all ports.This will give you the following results:
Additional Resources
- Intro to Live Streaming: A Walkthrough
- How to Stream with OBS Studio on Windows
- How to Stream with OBS Studio on Mac