Question 1

What is a port checker and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

A port checker is a network diagnostic tool that tests whether specific ports are open, closed, or filtered on a target IP address. It works by attempting to establish a connection to the specified port and reporting the connection status. Our online port checker provides instant results for any port from 1-65535.

Question 2

What is the difference between open, closed, and filtered ports?

Accepted Answer

An open port accepts connections and has a service running. A closed port refuses connections, indicating no service is listening. A filtered port means a firewall or security device is blocking access to the port, making it appear unresponsive.

Question 3

Which ports should I check for common services?

Accepted Answer

Common ports to check include: Port 80 (HTTP), Port 443 (HTTPS), Port 22 (SSH), Port 21 (FTP), Port 25 (SMTP), Port 53 (DNS), Port 3389 (RDP), Port 110 (POP3), Port 143 (IMAP), Port 993 (IMAPS), and Port 995 (POP3S). Our tool includes quick buttons for these frequently tested ports.

Question 4

Can I use this port checker for security testing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only test ports on systems you own or have explicit permission to test. Port checking can help identify security vulnerabilities, verify firewall configurations, and ensure unnecessary services aren't exposed. Always follow responsible security practices and legal guidelines.

Question 5

Why might a port show as closed when I expect it to be open?

Accepted Answer

A port may appear closed due to several reasons: the service isn't running, firewall rules are blocking access, the service is bound only to localhost, network routing issues exist, or the service is configured incorrectly. Check service status, firewall settings, and network configuration.

Question 6

Does this tool work with both TCP and UDP ports?

Accepted Answer

Our port checker primarily tests TCP connections, which are more reliable for connection testing. TCP provides connection-oriented communication with confirmation responses, making it ideal for port status verification. UDP ports are connectionless and harder to test reliably through web browsers.

Question 7

Is this port checker tool free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our online port checker is completely free to use with no registration required. You can test unlimited ports and IP addresses without any restrictions. The tool is web-based and works in any modern browser.

Question 8

How accurate are the port checking results?

Accepted Answer

Our port checker provides highly accurate results by directly attempting connections to target ports and measuring actual response times. Results include connection status, response time in milliseconds, and detected service information when available.

Question 9

Can I check ports on my local computer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can test ports on your local machine using your actual IP address or 127.0.0.1 (localhost). This is useful for testing local services, development servers, and verifying your own system's port accessibility.

Question 10

What should I do if a critical service port appears closed?

Accepted Answer

If a critical service port shows as closed: 1) Verify the service is running, 2) Check firewall rules and exceptions, 3) Confirm the service is listening on the correct interface, 4) Test from different network locations, 5) Review service configuration and logs, 6) Consider network routing issues.

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