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Port4606/TCP
sixidPort
4606
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
sixid
What is port 4606?
Port 4606/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the sixid service.
Secure ID to IP registration and lookup
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 4606 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 4606curlcurl -v http://example.com:4606/telnettelnet example.com 4606bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/4606) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 4606/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 4606/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 4606 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 4606 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=4606/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 4606" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=4606Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 4606/TCP?
Port 4606/TCP is associated with the sixid service. Secure ID to IP registration and lookup
Is it safe to expose port 4606 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 4606 (sixid) is a Registered 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 4606 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 4606 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 4606`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/4606) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 4606 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 4606/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 4606/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 4606 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 4606" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=4606`.
What applications and services use port 4606?
Port 4606/TCP is used by the sixid service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.