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Title: Ensure port availability
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description: Make sure required ports are available.
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Before [installing Redis Software]({{< relref "/operate/rs/installing-upgrading/install" >}}), make sure all required ports are available.

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## Update `sysctl.conf` to avoid port collisions

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## OS conflicts with port 53

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