Several firewall rules are required for the FileCap server and FileCap plugins, these are shown here.
FileCap server
| Gate |
Source |
Destination |
Description |
| Port 443 (TCP) |
Internet |
FileCap server |
Connection from the Internet to the FileCap server.
In use for:
- Connections from the Internet to the FileCap server (for both the web portal and plugins)
- Downloading transfers
- Let's Encrypt certificate validation |
| Port 80 (TCP) |
FileCap server |
Internet |
Can be used for some system updates |
Port 443
(TCP) |
FileCap server |
Internet |
In use for:
- Most system updates and all FileCap server version updates
- Connections to SMS providers
- Requesting certificates through Let's Encrypt |
| Port 123 (UDP) |
FileCap server |
Configured NTP server |
Used for synchronizing the date/time on the FileCap server |
| Port 53 (UDP) |
FileCap server |
Configured DNS server |
Used for resolving domains on the Internet |
| Port 25 (TCP) |
FileCap server |
Configured mail server |
Used for sending emails |
FileCap API/plugins
The FileCap plugins use the FileCap API and these all use port 443 (HTTPS), which usually does not require additional firewall rules.
