Veeam uses distinct ports for different traffic types:
If you are backing up virtual environments or cloud platforms, additional ports must be opened. Destination Component Port / Protocol Default connection for vCenter management ESXi Host Direct data transfer to the host Linux Server Control channel via SSH Microsoft SQL Server Communication with the configuration database AWS / Azure / GCP HTTPS 9402 / 20443 / 9403 Platform-specific services for cloud VM protection Best Practices for Configuration Ports - Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows User Guide veeam backup port
port. Essential for moving data between proxies and repositories. 10001 - 10300 Veeam uses distinct ports for different traffic types:
: The default port for communicating with the Veeam REST API service. External and Platform-Specific Connections 10001 - 10300 : The default port for
The primary management port for the Veeam Backup Service.
: Dedicated to the Veeam vPower NFS Service , used during Instant VM Recovery.
Configuring a correctly is the backbone of a functional and secure backup infrastructure . Because Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) is a modular system, different "pieces" (proxies, repositories, and servers) must talk to each other across specific network pathways.