# Port opening for IQService **URL:** \ **Category:** IIQ Discussion and Questions\ **Tags:** workflows, iqservice, active-directory, identityiq, apis\ **Created:** [June 4, 2026, 7:13am UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/port-opening-for-iqservice/211634 "2026-06-04T07:13:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rishavghoshacc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dc4da7/32.png) [@rishavghoshacc](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/rishavghoshacc)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 7:13am UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/port-opening-for-iqservice/211634/1 "2026-06-04T07:13:38Z")
Hi all, I am trying to migrate IQService from one server to another. I have ran the below command on the new server to start listening on port 5050 ```powershell $listener = [System.Net.Sockets.TcpListener]5050 $listener.Start() ``` The below command shows that the server is listening on port 5050 ```powershell Get-NetTCPConnection -State Listen ``` ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sailpoint/original/3X/7/6/76b8c43f2ea869f7cea646ae923b73c6c1d7a5e6.png) Is this enough to open the port 5050 or is there a proper way to open a certain port on a server(Windows) Thanks in advance ---
**Author:** ![naveenkumar3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/sailpoint/discuss/user_avatar/developer.sailpoint.com/naveenkumar3/32/39339_2.png) [@naveenkumar3](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/naveenkumar3)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/port-opening-for-iqservice/211634/2 "2026-06-04T08:12:54Z")
> [@rishavghoshacc](#): > > Is this enough to open the port 5050 or is there a proper way to open a certain port on a server(Windows) That is **not enough**. What you’ve done is just created a **temporary TCP listener using PowerShell** — it is not a real service, it will disappear as soon as the session closes, and it has nothing to do with IQService. * * * #### The proper way to migrate IQService: **1. Install IQService on the new server** Run the IQService installer (provided with SailPoint IIQ) on the new Windows server. This installs it as a proper **Windows Service**. **2. Configure IQService** Update the `IQService` config file with the correct port (5050) and any other required settings like the IIQ server details. **3. Start the IQService Windows Service** Start it via `services.msc` or PowerShell — this is what actually listens on port 5050 legitimately. **4. Open Port 5050 on Windows Firewall** Even after IQService is running, you need to explicitly allow inbound traffic on port 5050 via **Windows Defender Firewall** — create an inbound rule for TCP port 5050. **5. Update IIQ Application Configuration** In SailPoint IIQ, update the **Active Directory application connector settings** to point to the new server’s hostname/IP and port 5050. ---
**Author:** ![rishavghoshacc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dc4da7/32.png) [@rishavghoshacc](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/rishavghoshacc)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 8:41am UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/port-opening-for-iqservice/211634/3 "2026-06-04T08:41:53Z")
@naveenkumar3 Thanks Is the IQService needed to be uninstalled from the old server before proceeding to install it on the new server? ---
**Author:** ![naveenkumar3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/sailpoint/discuss/user_avatar/developer.sailpoint.com/naveenkumar3/32/39339_2.png) [@naveenkumar3](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/naveenkumar3)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/port-opening-for-iqservice/211634/4 "2026-06-04T09:16:50Z")
> [@rishavghoshacc](#): > > Is the IQService needed to be uninstalled from the old server before proceeding to install it on the new server? **No** , you do not need to uninstall IQService from the old server before installing it on the new one. The recommended approach is actually: 1. **Install and configure IQService on the new server first** 2. **Test connectivity** — ensure IIQ can communicate with the new server on port 5050 3. **Update the IIQ application connector** to point to the new server 4. **Verify everything works** end to end 5. **Then decommission/uninstall** IQService from the old server ---
**Author:** ![kumarSinghM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecb155/32.png) [@kumarSinghM](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/kumarSinghM)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/port-opening-for-iqservice/211634/5 "2026-06-04T18:02:02Z")
Hi @rishavghoshacc If I understand it correct, you are trying to enable the port 5050 to be accessible outside the Windows Server? Please confirm if this is what you need, I can guide you with the steps. ---
**Author:** ![kumarSinghM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecb155/32.png) [@kumarSinghM](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/kumarSinghM)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/port-opening-for-iqservice/211634/6 "2026-06-04T18:03:44Z")
It can be done through this: ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sailpoint/original/3X/9/4/942f63c3ad17482699c6b8def562a31d78a23abf.png) Create a inbound rule for Port 5050. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sailpoint/original/2X/f/f2136700ed5e3703e0b85e02f6be799dacca7735.png) [@system](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/port-opening-for-iqservice/211634/7 "2026-08-03T18:04:41Z")
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