Port Management
View all open ports and the services using them. Identify conflicts and manage port allocations.

Port Management Walkthrough
Port Management is designed to be intuitive. Here's how you use it in Server Compass.
Open Server Dashboard
Navigate to the Server Management section.
Access Port Management
Open Port Management from the server overview panel.
View & Manage
Review server information and take management actions through the UI.
The Hard Way: Without Port Management
No Port Management? Get ready to memorize these terminal commands and pray you don't make a typo.
SSH into server
Connect to check server status.
ssh root@your-server-ipCheck system info
Gather server details.
# OS info
cat /etc/os-release
uname -a
# CPU info
lscpu | head -20
# Memory
free -h
# Disk
df -h
# Now remember all these commands for every serverUpdate packages
Keep system up to date.
apt update
apt upgrade -y
# Wait 10 minutes
# Hope nothing breaks
# Reboot if kernel updated
rebootUpdates can break things. No rollback button.
Manage services
Check and control services.
systemctl status docker
systemctl status nginx
# Check each service one by one
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- Point and click
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Port Management Capabilities
Everything you need for server management in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.
Get StartedPort Management: Why It's Essential
Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Port Management makes professional-grade server management accessible to everyone.
At-a-Glance Monitoring
Port Management shows CPU, RAM, disk, and network metrics in a single dashboard view.
Quick Actions
Port Management provides one-click package updates, Docker setup, and system configuration.
Multi-Server Support
Port Management manages unlimited VPS servers from one application with saved connections.
Resource Trending
Port Management tracks resource usage over time so you can plan capacity and identify bottlenecks.
Questions About Port Management
Common questions about Port Management in Server Compass
How do I access Port Management in Server Compass?
Port Management is available in the Server Management section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to Server Management, and you'll find Port Management ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.
Does Port Management require any server-side installation?
No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Port Management works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).
Is Port Management included in all Server Compass plans?
Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Port Management, is included with the one-time $29 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 90+ features for all your servers.
Can I use Port Management with any VPS provider?
Port Management works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.
What makes Port Management different from command-line alternatives?
Port Management provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.
More Server Management Features
Explore other server management capabilities in Server Compass
Server Overview Dashboard
At-a-glance view of CPU, RAM, and disk usage. See OS info, auth method, location, and provider details.
Resource Monitoring
Real-time CPU, memory, and disk usage graphs. Track resource trends and identify bottlenecks.
System Packages
List and manage installed system packages. Update individual packages or perform system-wide upgrades.
Hosts File Editor
Edit your server's /etc/hosts file from a clean UI. Add, remove, and modify host entries safely.
Try Port Management Today
Download Server Compass and get access to Port Management along with 89 other features. One-time $29 payment. No subscriptions. No per-server fees.