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Fix Arduino Port not Showing Up or not Detected [IDE, UNO]
Here’s how to easily detect Arduino ports if they fail to show up in Windows 10 or 11
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Updated onJuly 5, 2024
updated onJuly 5, 2024
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Development boards like SparkFun RedBoard forArduinorequire special drivers or code that lets your PC interact with them. If the Arduino port is not showing up on your PC, you’re in the right place.
We will show you how to enable a port in Arduino, and properly update, or install Arduino port drivers on your Windows, or Mac OS.
Let’s see why the port is disabled or now showing in Arduino, to begin with.
Why is my Arduino port not found?
Now, users have had a hard time with this for quite some time. Let’s quickly go through some of the most common issues:
How do I enable Arduino ports?
1. Verify that ports are enabled both on the board and on the PC
Arduino side:
PC side:
If you need further help onhow to show hidden devices in Device Manager, we have some extra tips for you.
2. Update Arduino drivers
If your Arduino drivers are not up to date you will usually get Arduino ports not showing up. Update them accordingly.
However, if this method fails, you will have to reinstall theArduinodriver to fix the issue.
3. Install Arduino port drivers
The next solutions will show you the right ways to install the driver on Windows and macOS.
When anArduinoboard is plugged into a Windows computer, a driver is installed automatically for it to be able to communicate properly with your PC.
The driver configures it as avirtual COM port in the Device Manager.Should you require further assistance onhow to install Arduino software and drivers on Windows, we have some extra tips for you.
If you do not know the version of your OS, click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen, and selectAbout This Mac.
We hope you managed to fix the Arduino port not showing up issue with our solutions.
Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
