5 may 2025 alternate port selection xbox consoles default to using udp 3074 as their preferred port for multiplayer, party chat, and console streaming. An xbox will attempt to request a port. Typically the xbox uses port 3074. This is if theres an issue with that port itll select another. I believe this is for voice chat but not sure.
Learn which network ports are used when configuring a firewall or router to use with an xbox console and xbox live. 29 jan 2025 external port: Enter the port number to be opened (for example, 88, 3074, 53, 80, 500, 3544, 4500). Select either udp or tcp (or both).