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Port996/TCP
vsinetPort
996
Protocol
TCP
Category
Well-Known
Service
vsinet
What is port 996?
Port 996/TCP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the vsinet service.
vsinet
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 996 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 996curlcurl -v http://example.com:996/telnettelnet example.com 996bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/996) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 996/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 996/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 996 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 996 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=996/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 996" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=996Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 996/TCP?
Port 996/TCP is associated with the vsinet service. vsinet
Is it safe to expose port 996 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 996 (vsinet) 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 996 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 996 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 996`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/996) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 996 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 996/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 996/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 996 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 996" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=996`.
What applications and services use port 996?
Port 996/TCP is used by the vsinet service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.