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Port6696/TCP
Port
6696
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
Unassigned
What is port 6696?
Port 6696/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It currently has no assigned service in the IANA registry.
Reserved
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 6696 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 6696curlcurl -v http://example.com:6696/telnettelnet example.com 6696bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/6696) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 6696/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 6696/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 6696 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 6696 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=6696/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 6696" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=6696Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 6696/TCP?
Port 6696/TCP is associated with the Unassigned service. Reserved
Is it safe to expose port 6696 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 6696 (Unassigned) 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 6696 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 6696 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 6696`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/6696) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 6696 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 6696/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 6696/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 6696 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 6696" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=6696`.
What applications and services use port 6696?
Port 6696/TCP is used by the Unassigned service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.