# MacOS desktop app server url will be changed **URL:** \ **Category:** Troubleshooting\ **Created:** [April 13, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.mattermost.com/t/macos-desktop-app-server-url-will-be-changed/15665 "2023-04-13T07:52:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YiruChen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/3ab097/32.png) [@YiruChen](https://forum.mattermost.com/u/YiruChen)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.mattermost.com/t/macos-desktop-app-server-url-will-be-changed/15665/1 "2023-04-13T07:52:36Z")
Hi all, I’m using mac os desktop app v5.3.1 with self-host mattermost v7.9.1 When I set a new Server URL to `http://{my_host}:{my_port}` and I found that I cannot login, and check the url again in Edit Server dialog, it has been changed to `http://{my_host}`. Is this a bug? Or what should I do to fix this? update: same situation on win10 (app v5.3.1) Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![amy.blais](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.mattermost.com/amy.blais/32/7481_2.png) [@amy.blais](https://forum.mattermost.com/u/amy.blais)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.mattermost.com/t/macos-desktop-app-server-url-will-be-changed/15665/2 "2023-04-13T12:33:24Z")
Would you be open to reporting this at [Issues · mattermost/desktop · GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/issues) and our desktop app team can investigate? ---
**Author:** ![YiruChen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/3ab097/32.png) [@YiruChen](https://forum.mattermost.com/u/YiruChen)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.mattermost.com/t/macos-desktop-app-server-url-will-be-changed/15665/3 "2023-04-14T01:21:48Z")
Sure. > > > \### Before you file a bug report > > \- \[X\] I have checked the \[issue tracker\](https…://github.com/mattermost/desktop/issues) and have not found an issue that matches the one I'm filing. > \- \[X\] This issue is not a troubleshooting question. Troubleshooting questions go here: https://forum.mattermost.com/c/trouble-shoot/16. > \- \[X\] This issue is not a feature request. You can request features and make product suggestions here: https://mattermost.com/suggestions/. > \- \[X\] This issue doesn't reproduce on web browsers (such as in Chrome). If it does, \[issue reports go to the Mattermost Server repository\](https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/issues). > \- \[X\] This issue reproduces on the most recent \[stable version\](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/latest), or the most recent \[prerelease version\](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases) of the Mattermost Desktop App. > \- \[X\] I have read the \[contribution guidelines\](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md). > > \### Mattermost Desktop Version > > 5.3.1 > > \### Operating System > > win 10 x64, macOS Ventura 13.3 (Intel Core i5) > > \### Mattermost Server Version > > 7.9.1 > > \### Steps to reproduce > > When I set a new Server URL to http://{my\_host}:{my\_port} and I found that I cannot login, and check the url again in Edit Server dialog, it has been changed to http://{my\_host}. > > \### Expected behavior > > Successful login > > \### Observed behavior > > Cannot login > > \### Log Output > > \`\`\`shell > \[2023-04-14 09:14:14.217\] \[info\] preloading with /Applications/Mattermost.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar/desktopAPI.js > \[2023-04-14 09:14:22.059\] \[info\] Saving config data to file... > \[2023-04-14 09:14:22.243\] \[info\] Saving config data to file... > \[2023-04-14 09:14:22.314\] \[info\] \[test\_\_\_TAB\_MESSAG...\] failed loading http://{my\_host}:{my\_port}/: Error: ERR\_FAILED (-2) loading 'http://{my\_host}:{my\_port}/', retrying in 5 seconds > > p.s. I replace the host and port with symbol {my\_host}:{my\_port} > \`\`\` > > > \### Additional Information > > \_No response\_ ---
**Author:** ![agriesser](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.mattermost.com/agriesser/32/5644_2.png) [@agriesser](https://forum.mattermost.com/u/agriesser)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2023, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.mattermost.com/t/macos-desktop-app-server-url-will-be-changed/15665/4 "2023-04-14T03:10:33Z")
Sorry @YiruChen , I was busy the last few days and overlooked your question here. I saw it in GitHub now and answered there, but I’m not sure if this is really a bug - please verify your `SiteURL` setting as mentioned in the GitHub issue to start with. ---
**Author:** ![YiruChen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/3ab097/32.png) [@YiruChen](https://forum.mattermost.com/u/YiruChen)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2023, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.mattermost.com/t/macos-desktop-app-server-url-will-be-changed/15665/5 "2023-04-14T05:32:55Z")
After I modify the variable MM\_SERVICESETTINGS\_SITEURL in .env file, it works, thanks. ---
**Author:** ![agriesser](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.mattermost.com/agriesser/32/5644_2.png) [@agriesser](https://forum.mattermost.com/u/agriesser)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2023, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.mattermost.com/t/macos-desktop-app-server-url-will-be-changed/15665/6 "2023-04-14T05:48:15Z")
Awesome, thanks for confirming that this was the reason for your problem. Marking this topic as resolved now.