How to Hide Port Number and Replace ORDS with your Custom Name from URL in Oracle Apex

Опубликовано: 15 Апрель 2026
на канале: APEX-NOTE
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Description:
In this video, I guide you through the process of hiding the port number in Oracle APEX and customizing the ORDS URL using Apache Tomcat on a virtual machine. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a seamless and professional URL setup without the need to display the port number. I also demonstrate how to replace ORDS with a custom name for a more personalized URL experience.

Chapters:
00:00 - 01:30 - Intro
01:30 - 02:50 - APEX run over ORDS
02:51 - 05:00 - Change Tomcat Port Number
05:01 - 08:50 - Change ORDS to your Name
08:51 - 09:25 - Run multiple custom Name in URL
09:26 - 10:16 - Run same time ORDS & Tomcat


What You’ll Learn:
How to start the Oracle APEX service and configure it to hide the port number.
Step-by-step guide to installing Oracle APEX 24.1 with Apache Tomcat and ORDS on Windows.
How to move Oracle APEX to Tomcat and configure it to run on port 80.
Customizing the ORDS URL by renaming the ords.war file.
Detailed instructions on editing Tomcat's server.xml to change the port and restart the service.

Useful Links:
Install Oracle APEX 24.1: https://apexnote.blogspot.com/2024/07...

Change ORDS to Tomcat : https://apexnote.blogspot.com/2024/08...

Support:
If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the setup, feel free to drop a comment below or reach out directly. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more Oracle APEX tutorials!

Description:
Learn how to customize your #OracleAPEXURL by hiding the port number and replacing #ORDS with a custom name using #ApacheTomcat on a virtual machine. In this comprehensive tutorial, we show you how to create a seamless, professional URL setup for your #APEXApplications without exposing technical details like port numbers.

Follow step-by-step instructions to configure #TomcatPortNumber, rename the ords.war file, and edit #TomcatServerXML for an optimized #OracleAPEXConfiguration. Whether you’re running #ORDSAndTomcat simultaneously or exploring how to serve multiple custom URLs, this guide has you covered.

Discover how to move your #OracleAPEXToTomcat and run it on port 80 for a cleaner, user-friendly URL. By renaming #ORDSInURL, you can align your web application branding with your organization’s needs. This setup is perfect for creating professional, polished Oracle APEX deployments that improve usability and aesthetics.

We’ll also walk you through editing #ApacheTomcatConfiguration files to hide port numbers, run #ORDSOnPort80, and enable multiple custom URLs. This tutorial is ideal for #APEXDevelopers and #DatabaseAdmins who want to optimize their #APEXWebApplication deployments.

If you're wondering how to combine #TomcatConfiguration with Oracle APEX 24.1, this video offers clear, actionable steps. We’ll explain the process of running #ORDSAndTomcatSimultaneously while managing virtual hosts and port configurations efficiently.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll understand how to:

Start and configure #OracleAPEXServices to hide port numbers.
Customize URLs by renaming ORDS for branding.
Serve Oracle APEX applications with multiple names on the same system.
Share this video with your network and let others know how to create sleek, professional Oracle APEX URLs. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment if you find this video helpful for your #APEXDeployment needs.

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