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Port87/TCP

Port

87

Protocol

TCP

Category

Well-Known

Service

Unassigned

What is port 87?

Port 87/TCP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It currently has no assigned service in the IANA registry.

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Useful commands

nmapnmap -p 87 -sV example.com
netcatnc -zv example.com 87
curlcurl -v http://example.com:87/
telnettelnet example.com 87
bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/87) 2>/dev/null

Firewall commands

UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 87/tcp
Deny
sudo ufw deny 87/tcp
iptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 87 -j ACCEPT
Deny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 87 -j ACCEPT
firewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=87/tcp
WindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 87" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=87

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  • Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 87/TCP?

Port 87/TCP is associated with the Unassigned service. any private terminal link

Is it safe to expose port 87 to the Internet?

It depends on the service and configuration. Port 87 (Unassigned) 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 87 is open?

You can use nmap: `nmap -p 87 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 87`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/87) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.

How do I open or close port 87 on my firewall?

On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 87/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 87/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 87 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 87" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=87`.

What applications and services use port 87?

Port 87/TCP is used by the Unassigned service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.