# Port

Port or array of ports for the UDP listener.

This parameter applies to imudp: UDP Syslog Input Module.

Name:

  Port

Scope:

  input

Type:

  array[string]

Default:

  input=514

Required?:

  yes

Introduced:

  at least 5.x, possibly earlier

## Description

Specifies the port the server shall listen to. Either a single port can be specified or an array of ports. If multiple ports are specified, a listener will be automatically started for each port. Thus, no additional inputs need to be configured.

Examples:

    module(load="imudp") # needs to be done just once
    input(type="imudp" port="514")

    module(load="imudp")
    input(type="imudp" port=["514","515","10514"])

## Input usage

    input(type="imudp" Port="...")

### Legacy names (for reference)

Historic names/directives for compatibility. Do not use in new configs.

- $UDPServerRun — maps to Port (status: legacy)

## See also

See also imudp: UDP Syslog Input Module.

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