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[GH-ISSUE #1265] 'Barrier is starting' but doesn't start #1021

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opened 2026-05-05 07:23:20 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 4 comments

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:20 -06:00

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Originally created by @asharpham on GitHub (Sep 1, 2021).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1265

I've installed Barrier on both my Ubuntu computer and my Windows 10 computer. I'm running Ubuntu 21.04 on a desktop and have made it the Server. Windows 10 is running on a laptop and is the Client.

The 'Screen Name' for the server is 'Server' and for the client is 'Client'. Both computers have static IP addresses and are on the same network.

I eventually got Barrier in Windows to run. It says 'Barrier is running'. In Ubuntu I get this error message:

I have no idea what to do from here. All I get from Ubuntu is 'Barrier is starting' and I don't know how to fix the error that is in the message above. I don't know what permission is required or how to give permission. Can someone help?

Much obliged,
Alan

Originally created by @asharpham on GitHub (Sep 1, 2021). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1265 I've installed Barrier on both my Ubuntu computer and my Windows 10 computer. I'm running Ubuntu 21.04 on a desktop and have made it the Server. Windows 10 is running on a laptop and is the Client. The 'Screen Name' for the server is 'Server' and for the client is 'Client'. Both computers have static IP addresses and are on the same network. I eventually got Barrier in Windows to run. It says 'Barrier is running'. In Ubuntu I get this error message: ![Barrier Error Msg](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/85012024/131667271-2c4d4d21-eedb-47dc-b082-26a2ac001821.png) I have no idea what to do from here. All I get from Ubuntu is 'Barrier is starting' and I don't know how to fix the error that is in the message above. I don't know what permission is required or how to give permission. Can someone help? Much obliged, Alan

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:23 -06:00

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@AvgOrdinaryGuy commented on GitHub (Sep 3, 2021):

I've been dealing with the same issue for several weeks now. Barrier starts on other computers, both Windows and Linux, but not on the Kubuntu system that is my main rig and set up as Barrier server. See here: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1246
There does not seem to be a solution, as a few have offered suggestions, but no one has been able to say exactly why Barrier fails to start on Ubuntu and Kubuntu machines.
At one time I had even tried installing Barrier using Snap just as you have, and received the same error message.

@AvgOrdinaryGuy commented on GitHub (Sep 3, 2021): I've been dealing with the same issue for several weeks now. Barrier starts on other computers, both Windows and Linux, but not on the Kubuntu system that is my main rig and set up as Barrier server. See here: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1246 There does not seem to be a solution, as a few have offered suggestions, but no one has been able to say exactly why Barrier fails to start on Ubuntu and Kubuntu machines. At one time I had even tried installing Barrier using Snap just as you have, and received the same error message.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:24 -06:00

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@dadaphl commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2021):

same here "Barrier is starting" forever

no log entries
no firewall
ubuntu 21.04
barrier 2.3.3-release-00000000 installed via apt

@dadaphl commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2021): same here "Barrier is starting" forever - no log entries - no firewall - ubuntu 21.04 - barrier 2.3.3-release-00000000 installed via apt

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:25 -06:00

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@asharpham commented on GitHub (Oct 4, 2021):

I'm not sure how, but Barrier is now working on my machines. I've even got it to load automatically on reboot. I'm really sorry I can't explain why it is working normally now.

@asharpham commented on GitHub (Oct 4, 2021): I'm not sure how, but Barrier is now working on my machines. I've even got it to load automatically on reboot. I'm really sorry I can't explain why it is working normally now.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:23:27 -06:00

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@presire commented on GitHub (Oct 4, 2021):

on Ubuntu, first install firewalld using,

sudo apt install firewalld

then start and enable firewalld. (Auto-start and start firewalld)

sudo systemctl start firewalld
sudo systemctl enable firewalld

then use this two commands. (Open TCP:24800 port in firewalld, and settings enabled)

sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port="24800/tcp"
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

@presire commented on GitHub (Oct 4, 2021): on Ubuntu, first install firewalld using, > sudo apt install firewalld then start and enable firewalld. (Auto-start and start firewalld) > sudo systemctl start firewalld > sudo systemctl enable firewalld then use this two commands. (Open TCP:24800 port in firewalld, and settings enabled) > sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port="24800/tcp" > sudo firewall-cmd --reload

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