Start/notes.ini Parameters/DisabledPorts

DisabledPorts

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Parameter: DisabledPorts
Short description: List of disabled ports (configured but not loaded).

Profile

Parameter
DisabledPorts
Category
General
Component
Server, Client
Available since
R4
Supported versions
9.0.1, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 14.0, 14.5
GUI equivalent
Server document / Notes Client Preferences → Ports
Possible values
Comma-separated port names, e.g. LAN0,SPX

Description

In DisabledPorts, Domino/Notes lists all network ports that are configured (present in notes.ini as Port_<Name> settings) but not currently active. When a port is disabled via the server or client GUI, its name automatically moves from Ports to DisabledPorts without losing the associated configuration.
This allows test or backup ports to be kept on hand and reactivated quickly when needed.

Example configuration

Ports=TCPIP
DisabledPorts=LAN0,SPX

Notes & pitfalls

  • Works together with Ports – a port name may only appear in one of the two lists.
  • The change takes effect only after a server/client restart.
  • Reactivation: remove the port name from DisabledPorts and add it to Ports.
  • When creating new ports, do not forget to add them to Ports – otherwise they will not be loaded.
  • Pure bookkeeping information – contains no connection data itself.