Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for Roon:
Roon - Default
- TCP: 9100-9200
- UDP: 9003
Setting Up a Port Forward for Roon

When you use Roon you might need to forward some ports in your router. By forwarding ports you allow connection requests coming from the internet to be directed to Roon.
By default routers do not allow incoming network requests. By forwarding a port you can overcome this limitation.
Remember to Do These Things Before You Forward a Port
Before you can forward a port you need to know the following things:
- Your router's IP address.
- The IP address of your media server.
- The list of the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward.
Find the IP Address of Your Router
The easiest way to locate your router's IP address is to run our free Router Detector utility. The software is part of our Network Utilities suite of tools and it is completely free to use.
If you do not want to run the software, you can follow our Find Your Router IP Address guide.
Setting Up a Port Forward for Roon
A smart way to forward your ports is to use Network Utilities. Our Network Utilities software allows you to add port forwards and also remove them when you no longer need them to maximize your network security.
Another option is to go through the process of forwarding ports one step at a time. The way to forward a port is:
- Start by logging in to your router.
- Locate your routers port forwarding section.
- Type the IP address of your media server into the correct box in your router.
- Enter the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward for Roon in the corresponding boxes in your router.
Frequently you have to reboot your router for the changes to take effect.
You can choose your router from our list to see exactly how to forward ports for Roon:
List of Routers - Customized for Roon
Those are the steps to take in order to forward ports in your router for Roon.