PHP socket_bind issue

[TWheeler]

I'm a bit out of my depth on this so apologies if I'm not explaining the problem well.

I'm trying to use PHP on a website to communicate via a socket to a program on the server. The command socket_create seems to work (a resource ID is allocated) but the command socket_bind results in this message:
Address already in use

The program listens to port 2306. Would that port be blocked? Does the web server not have permission to bind to a socket? Sorry, as I said, thrashing about in the dark to try and solve this.

[Ron]

I am not familioar with PHP sockets, but lots of ports are blocked by default on shared servers. Also, background processes are generally not allowed on shared servers. If you're on a VPS it's a different story.

I'd open a ticket with support, I'm sure they'd be happy to address your questions.

[TWheeler]

Thanks for the quick reply. It is on a VPS. I don't think it's a server problem, but you're right, probably best to go through support.

[JPC-Jawad]

Was this resolved. If not, please provide the ticket ID here so that we can check it for you.

[TWheeler]

I have opened a ticket and will resolve the problem through the client support system. Thanks for looking into the forum post.

[JPC-Jawad]

You are always welcome. It would be helpful for others facing a similar issue if you post the eventual solution in the forums.