Power outage cant access manager server

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The power just went out at my building. After power was restored tried logging in to manager server. It errors out and says “It appears you are trying to open a file which has been already accessed by newer version of Manager. Upgrade to the latest version of Manager and try to open this file again.” That server edition 25.7.28.2535 is listening on port 8080.

I downloaded a new edition 25.11.6.3097 but when i run the server it is listening on 5000. It wont let me change the port it listening on. I am running Windows 11 Home. Can anyone tell me how to change the port so I can access my data again.

Thanks

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You can specify the listening port and data directory by adding arguments to the execution.

You can also map the listening port using a reverse proxy/port forwarding on your router/firewall.

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how do I do that? I cant type anything in manager server.

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You were able to launch Manager Server once, so you should know how to run it with arguments. Otherwise, consider the cloud edition where the application is managed for you.

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I do. Manager server will not allow me to type in any arguments.

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The only way I can access manager server is manually through cmd prompt. Changing the port to 8080 will let me access the server but once I log out the next attempt to run the server defaults back to port 5000. What am I missing?

This is what I did:

Cmd Prompt (as administrator)

cd c:\program files\ManagerServer

.\ManagerServer.exe -port 8080

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Manager Server [Version 25.11.8.3099]
Copyright (c) 2025 The Manager.io Trust. All rights reserved.

Syntax:

    ManagerServer.exe  [options]

Options:

    --urls <binding>      Kestrel URL(s). Example: http://localhost:5000
                          Multiple values separated by ';'.
    --path <directory>    Data directory for Manager.

Examples:

    ManagerServer.exe  --urls http://localhost:8080
    ManagerServer.exe  --urls http://*:8080 --path "C:\TmpData"
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I have tried ManagerServer.exe --urls http://localhost:8080 as well as point to the directory where manager server is located. The url change wont bind however. It will open the server and i can login to manager but if i restart my computer the url defualts back to 5000 again.

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You can create a Windows shortcut with parameters and run the server through that shortcut. Or, it’s easier to create a Windows service to automatically start the server when the computer starts.

You can ask the AI ​​assistant how to create shortcuts or services on your operating system.

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I use NSSM for the service, thats ok. The problem is when change managerserver.exe - - urls to 8080 it doesnt save.

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@Mabaega I was able to get a shortcut made that will finally work. Ill see if I can get the service to auto start later. Thank you for your help.

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