Web Services API port
Any application that makes use of the GFI FaxMaker Web Services API, such as the GFI FaxMaker Client, uses port 8555 to communicate with GFI FaxMaker via HTTPHypertext Transfer Protocol. Consequently, your firewall must allow traffic via port 8555 to enable you to use this feature.
Opening port 8555 automatically
The GFI FaxMaker Configuration Wizard can be configured to automatically open port 8555 on Windows Firewall and no further configuration is usually required.
Opening port 8555 during the GFI FaxMaker Configuration Wizard
In the above screen of the GFI FaxMaker Configuration Wizard, click OK to open port 8555.
Opening port 8555 manually on Windows Firewall
Information on how to manually open TCP port 8555 on Windows Firewall on supported operating systems.
Windows Server® 2016, 2012, 2008
- In Windows Search, key in
firewalland choose Windows Firewall. - Click Advanced settings. Administrator permission is required to proceed.
- In the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security box, click Inbound Rules, and in the right pane, click New Rule.
- Choose Port and click Next.
- Select TCP and in Specific local ports, key in
8555. Click Next. - Choose Allow the connection and click Next.
- Select the networks from where clients connect to GFI FaxMaker and click Next.
- In the Name box, type
GFI FaxMaker Web Services APIand click Finish.
Windows®10, 8 and 7
- In Windows Search, key in
firewalland choose Windows Firewall. - Click Advanced settings. Administrator permission is required to proceed.
- In the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security box, click Inbound Rules, and in the right pane, click New Rule.
- Choose Port and click Next.
- Select TCP and in Specific local ports, key in
8555. Click Next. - Choose Allow the connection and click Next.
- Select the networks from where clients connect to GFI FaxMaker and click Next.
- In the Name box, type
GFI FaxMaker Web Services APIand click Finish.