How to Change Jenkins Default Port | Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide 2026
Want to change the default Jenkins port but not sure how? 🤔 You're in the right place! In this step-by-step tutorial, I'll show you how to change Jenkins' default port on both Windows and Linux in just a few minutes! 💻🔧
In this video, I will show you how to change the default Jenkins port (8080) to a custom port step by step.
By default, Jenkins runs on port 8080. But sometimes:
• Port 8080 is already in use
• You need to run multiple applications
• You want better security configuration
• You are configuring Jenkins behind a reverse proxy
In this tutorial, you will learn:
• Why Jenkins runs on port 8080
• How to check which process is using a port
• How to change Jenkins port on Windows
• How to change Jenkins port on Linux
• How to verify the new port configuration
• How to restart Jenkins safely
This guide is beginner friendly and useful for:
DevOps Engineers
System Administrators
Middleware Engineers
CI/CD beginners
Anyone preparing for DevOps interviews
We will also discuss common issues and troubleshooting steps if Jenkins fails to start after changing the port.
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🔥 In this video, you'll learn:
✅ How to locate and edit the Jenkins configuration file
✅ Changing Jenkins default port from 8080 to any custom port
✅ Restarting Jenkins to apply changes properly
✅ Verifying the new port in your browser
✅ Bonus: How to change the port for .war deployments
🚀 This method works for:
✔️ Jenkins installed as a Windows Service
✔️ Jenkins installed on Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.)
✔️ .war-based Jenkins setups
0:11 Introduction
0:49 Port Change in Windows Environment
1:56 Port Changes in Jenkins File
3:22 Port Change in Linux Environment
3:38 Bonus: Changing Port for .war Deployment
📌 Whether you're a DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or just getting started with Jenkins, this tutorial will help you avoid port conflicts and optimize Jenkins configurations like a pro!
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