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[GH-ISSUE #1976] On Client Restart I have to reenter the Barrier Server IP address #1446

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opened 2026-05-05 07:50:54 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 1 comment

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2026-05-05 07:50:54 -06:00

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Originally created by @Abanar84 on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1976

What happened?

When I restart the client computer, Barrier starts up and connects, I log into the computer, and Barrier resets its IP address and I have to manually go to the other computer and change the IP address to the Barrier Server in order to reconnect. I then have to "Reload" Barrier on both machines in order to get it working.

I tried Bonjour auto connect, but it will not install on Windows 11.

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v2.4.0

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GitHub page

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Windows

What OS versions are you using?

Windows 11 on both machines

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Originally created by @Abanar84 on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1976 ### What happened? When I restart the client computer, Barrier starts up and connects, I log into the computer, and Barrier resets its IP address and I have to manually go to the other computer and change the IP address to the Barrier Server in order to reconnect. I then have to "Reload" Barrier on both machines in order to get it working. I tried Bonjour auto connect, but it will not install on Windows 11. ### Version v2.4.0 ### Git commit hash (if applicable) _No response_ ### If applicable, where did you install Barrier from? GitHub page ### What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply) Windows ### What OS versions are you using? Windows 11 on both machines ### Relevant log output _No response_ ### Any other information _No response_

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2026-05-05 07:50:57 -06:00

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@Derek-Roberts commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2024):

Unsure if you ever found a fix for this but what worked for me was on my Windows client that kept forgetting the IP I used the following to launch the client .exe w/ a specified hostname and IP:

Created a shortcut within C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
Edited the properties w/ right click
Used the following for Target: "C:\Program Files\Barrier\barrierc.exe" -f --debug INFO --name CLIENTHOSTNAME --ipc --stop-on-desk-switch --enable-drag-drop --disable-crypto --profile-dir "C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Barrier" [YOUR_CLIENT_IPV4/6_ADDRESS]:24800
Set it to run as administrator via the Advanced menu of that shortcut as well (unsure if this makes a difference w/ privilege escalation)

It takes a sec on startup and you will need to refresh your server connection (at least on my Mac I need to do this) but that should get things running w/ it remembering the IP. It never took via the config file like the FAQ shows for some reason.

@Derek-Roberts commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2024): Unsure if you ever found a fix for this but what worked for me was on my Windows client that kept forgetting the IP I used the following to launch the client .exe w/ a specified hostname and IP: 1. Created a shortcut within `C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup` 2. Edited the properties w/ right click 3. Used the following for Target: `"C:\Program Files\Barrier\barrierc.exe" -f --debug INFO --name CLIENTHOSTNAME --ipc --stop-on-desk-switch --enable-drag-drop --disable-crypto --profile-dir "C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Barrier" [YOUR_CLIENT_IPV4/6_ADDRESS]:24800` 4. Set it to run as administrator via the Advanced menu of that shortcut as well (unsure if this makes a difference w/ privilege escalation) It takes a sec on startup and you will need to refresh your server connection (at least on my Mac I need to do this) but that should get things running w/ it remembering the IP. It never took via the config file like the FAQ shows for some reason.

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