# Changing the LSI Storage Authority Application Port Number

Perform the following steps to change the LSI Storage Authority Application port numbers.

1. Open the lsa.conf file in the LSIStorageAuthority/conf directory.
2. Enter the new port number in the `listening_port` field.

   Prior to assigning the port number, ensure that the port is available for usage.

3. Save the lsa.conf file.
4. Open the nginx.conf file in the LSI Storage Authority/server/conf directory.
5. Replace all of the `fastcgi_pass 127.0.0.1:9000` instances with `fastcgi_pass 127.0.0.1:<new port number>`.
6. Save the nginx.conf file.
7. Open the portconfig.properties file in the LSIStorageAuthority directory.
8. Enter the new port number in the `<Client Port> <new port number> </Client Port>` field.
9. Save the portconfig.properties file.
10. Restart the nginx service and the LSI Storage Authority Service.

Parent topic: Performing Initial Configuration