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Port110/TCP

pop3

Port

110

Protocol

TCP

Category

Well-Known

Service

pop3

What is port 110?

Port 110/TCP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the pop3 service.

Post Office Protocol - Version 3

Useful commands

nmapnmap -p 110 -sV example.com
netcatnc -zv example.com 110
curlcurl -v http://example.com:110/
telnettelnet example.com 110
bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/110) 2>/dev/null

Firewall commands

UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 110/tcp
Deny
sudo ufw deny 110/tcp
iptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 110 -j ACCEPT
Deny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 110 -j ACCEPT
firewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=110/tcp
WindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 110" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=110

Security Risks

  • Unauthorized access to the service
  • Data exposure if the service is unauthenticated
  • Outdated versions with vulnerabilities
  • Incorrect service configuration

Frequently Asked Questions

What service runs on port 110/TCP?

Port 110/TCP is associated with the pop3 service. Post Office Protocol - Version 3

Is it safe to expose port 110 to the Internet?

It depends on the service and configuration. Port 110 (pop3) is a Well-Known port. If you need to expose it, keep the service updated, use strong authentication, and configure a firewall. It's always recommended to restrict access by IP when possible.

How do I check if port 110 is open?

You can use nmap: `nmap -p 110 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 110`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/110) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.

How do I open or close port 110 on my firewall?

On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 110/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 110/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 110 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 110" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=110`.

What applications and services use port 110?

Port 110/TCP is used by the pop3 service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.

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