How to change the COM port number on your PC

Updated on Mar 4, 2026

If you wish to change the COM port number being used by your unit, you can follow the below steps:
 

  • Open up the ‘Control Panel’ on your PC.
  • Click on ‘Hardware and sound’ and then click to open up the Device manager.
  • Double click on ‘Ports (COM & LPT)'.
  • Open the Port settings and click ‘Advanced’.
  • In the COM port number box, click the drop down menu and select the COM port number you wish to use.