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2012-02-20 21:53

How to remove Firefox's "This address is restricted", commonly triggered by trying to access port 87

Here is a quick guide on how to remove Firefox's error message when trying to access resources on restricted ports, such as port 87:

This address is restricted

This address uses a network port which is normally used for purposes other than Web browsing. Firefox has canceled the request for your protection.

1 Open Firefox's settings: about:config

Open Firefox's preferences by typing the following URL in Firefox:

about:config

2 Find the settings network.security.ports.banned.override

In the Filter box, type in network.security.ports.banned.override

3 Create if not found

If you can't find such a preference, right click to open up the pop-up menu and pick New and then String.

As preference name type network.security.ports.banned.override and 87 as the value.

Afterwards it should look something like this:

4 Modify if exists, and how to add multiple ports

If such a preference already exists, you can specify multiple ports. Either as a range such as 1-1024 or even combine with a comma separated list such as 87, 150-300, 350, 400, 450-500.

5 Refresh the page

Just refresh the page and you should have no problems accessing the resource.

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Christoffer is a software and web developer, with more than 15 years experience of the Java language, now focusing on becoming a JavaScript Ninja.

Always interested in learning new and exciting new technologies and solutions within software- and web-development and the Internet, while suffering from the classic "I can't stop thinking" syndrome.

Currently working as a JavaScript Web Developer at QlikTech, while working on his own ideas and projects via his own software company during his spare time.

Please keep in mind that any opinions expressed here are Christoffer's own opinions and does not necessarily reflect those of his employer, or any other companies, organizations, groups or individuals.

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