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Port Scanner

Check if common network service ports are open or closed on a target host.

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Common Network Ports Reference Guide

Standard TCP and UDP ports commonly used across internet services, databases, and network administration.

Port Protocol / Service Description Security Status
21FTPFile Transfer Protocol (Unencrypted)Insecure
22SSH / SFTPSecure Shell remote managementEncrypted
25SMTPSimple Mail Transfer (Email sending)Standard
53DNSDomain Name System lookupsStandard
80HTTPHypertext Transfer Protocol (Web)Unencrypted
110 / 995POP3 / POP3SEmail Retrieval995 SSL
143 / 993IMAP / IMAPSInternet Message Access Protocol993 SSL
443HTTPSHTTP Secure (TLS/SSL Web Traffic)Encrypted
3306MySQL / MariaDBRelational Database managementInternal Only
3389RDPWindows Remote Desktop ProtocolRestricted
5432PostgreSQLPostgreSQL Database ServerInternal Only
6379RedisIn-Memory Cache & Key-Value StoreInternal Only
8080HTTP-Alt / ProxyDevelopment web servers & proxiesStandard

About this tool: Port Scanner

Check if common network service ports are open or closed on a target host.

A port scanner executes TCP handshakes against specific ports on a target host to determine which network daemons are actively listening. It is an essential tool for administrators and security engineers to reduce attack surfaces and verify firewall rules.

Belangrijkste Toepassingen & Voordelen

  • Audit network security on VPS instances, dedicated servers, and routers.
  • Verify that standard web ports (80/443) and management ports (22 SSH) are reachable.
  • Detect exposed database ports (such as 3306 MySQL or 5432 PostgreSQL).
  • Test port forwarding and NAT rules after firewall reconfigurations.
Handige Tip & Best Practice: Always block unused ports with a firewall (such as UFW or iptables) and bind internal services strictly to 127.0.0.1 (localhost) to prevent unauthorized external access.

This online diagnostic utility is powered by ToolPing to provide fast, reliable, and secure network analytics for sysadmins and developers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I scan open network ports?

Enter a hostname or IP address, click a preset like "Web Ports" (80, 443) or type custom ports (e.g. 21, 22, 3306), then click "Scan Ports".

What does an Open vs Closed port indicate?

An Open port indicates an active service is listening for incoming network traffic. A Closed port actively rejects connection attempts.

Is it safe and legal to scan ports?

Scanning your own servers, firewalls, and networks for security audits is standard practice. ToolPing rate-limits scans to prevent abuse.