Oracle HTTP Server Fails to Start During Bind with "AH00072: make_sock: could not bind to address <IP>:<PORT>" (Doc ID 2647657.1)

Last updated on MARCH 16, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle HTTP Server - Version 12.2.1.3.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

When attempting to start Oracle HTTP Server(OHS) on privileged ports, the following error occurs and OHS fails to start.

Cannot assign requested address: AH00072: make_sock: could not bind to address <IP>:<PORT>

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