[Bug] If port 9500 is in use app cannot be used

[gaboprieto]

Preflight Checklist

• I agree to follow the Code of Conduct that this project adheres to.
• I have searched the issue tracker for a bug report that matches the one I want to file, without success.
• I have checked that I am using a supported version of Cider. You can find the list of supported versions here.
• I have checked that the correct behavior occurs on Apple Music Web (if applicable).

What operating system are you using?

MacOS

Build Details

2.3.1

Operating System Version

Mac 14.1.2 (23B92)

Describe the Bug

If port 9500 is in use the app does not run

Steps to Reproduce

1. Run any http server on 9500 before starting cider.
2. Try launching cider.

Anything else?

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[github-actions]

Hello @gaboprieto 👋

We really appreciate you taking the time to report this issue, please double check your issue to make sure you are clear and concise in your description. This will help us to help you as quickly as possible.

We'd like to ask you be patient and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

In the meantime, take a look at our FAQs which may answer your question.

Thanks again and we hope you enjoy the app! 😃

[coredev-uk]

We intend to put a port option in for the rewrite of the electron backend, however, currently, there is no way to get around this. If you have an application running on port 9500 please close it.

If you are not aware of any application running on this port, then you probably already have the application open in the background, in that case just go into Activity Monitor and look for Cider. Outside this, I cannot help much more.