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Firewall and port restrictions

Allow the outbound ports and domains Sunlogin needs on restricted networks.

Sunlogin needs no inbound port mapping, but the client must reach the internet. Corporate networks, proxies and firewall policy can all block it; this page explains what to allow.

What to allow

The client mainly uses standard HTTPS outbound ports and service domains. Allowing outbound 443 is enough in most environments.

  • Allow outbound TCP 443
  • Allow the client program through the firewall
  • Allow resolution of the service domains
  • No router port forwarding needed

Proxy environments

Where a proxy is required, configure it in the client or system. If the proxy needs authentication or uses an allowlist, add the relevant domains.

  • Configure system or client proxy
  • Proxy must allow the service domains
  • Fill in credentials for authenticating proxies
  • Allow the client separately if possible

How to verify

Compare with another network, such as a phone hotspot, on the same machine. If it works elsewhere, the original network has a policy restriction.

  • Switch networks to isolate the cause
  • Use a phone hotspot to confirm network blocking
  • Read connection errors in the client log
  • Ask the network administrator to review policy

FAQ

Do I need port forwarding?

No. The client communicates outbound and negotiates through the service; only unusual networks need extra configuration.

Why did a direct link fall back to relay?

When peer-to-peer cannot be established (symmetric NAT, strict firewall) traffic relays automatically. Everything still works, with slightly higher latency.

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