# Port Forwarding

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## Client settings

The `Network` section of `Preferences` is where you will bind Deluge to a specific interface/address, and specify port usage.

![!Network Settings](images/Deluge-port-forwarding.png)

## Incoming Port

`Incoming Port` should be set to a specific port that you have opened/forwarded (if you are behind any NAT/Firewall/VPN.)

!!! WARNING

    Default ports of 6880-6890 are not recommended.

Make sure you click `Test Active Port` and get a ✓ before moving on.

!!! success ""

    **Suggested: `Critical`**

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