Which port we can use to run IIS other than 80?

Question

IIS does not work when I start applications like Skype etc since they also uses the port 80.

Which port can I use to run IIS other than 80? (8080 does not work)

Answer 1

you can configure IIS in IIS Mgr to use EVERY port between 1 and 65535 as long it is not used by any other application

Answer 2

You can run IIS on any port you like, as long as it does not conflict with other applications. I am using 88, 8888 and other easy to remember ports.

You can find the common used port here: PORT NUMBERS, and it is safer to choose an unassigned TCP port.

Quote:

The Dynamic and/or Private Ports are those from 49152 through 65535

If IIS is working and you have troubles with an ASP.NET applications, those links might be helpful:

• How to: Configure ASP.NET Applications for an ASP.NET Version
• ASP.NET and IIS Configuration
• ASP.NET IIS Registration Tool (Aspnet_regiis.exe)
• IIS and ASP.NET: The Application Pool

If you are still having troubles, it would be helpful to provide more information about your environment, the steps taken so far to solve the problem, and retagging the question (append asp.net for example)

Answer 3

Port 8080 might have been used by another process in your computer.

Do netstat in command prompt to find out which server/process is using it.

Have a look at this page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_number) it gives you full explanation on how to use port number

Answer 4

I had this problem with Skype too. IMO it is pathetic!

I never used Skype again.

Update:

I have not seen this behavior from other applications, just Skype.

Answer 5

Also remember, when running on alternate ports, you need to specify the port on the URL:

http://www.example.com:8080

There may be firewalls or proxy servers to consider depending on your environment.

Answer 6

Stopping Skype from using port 80: http://forum.skype.com/lofiversion/index.php/t15582.html