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Port9996/TCP
palace-5Port
9996
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
palace-5
What is port 9996?
Port 9996/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the palace-5 service.
Palace-5
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 9996 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 9996curlcurl -v http://example.com:9996/telnettelnet example.com 9996bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/9996) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 9996/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 9996/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 9996 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 9996 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=9996/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 9996" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=9996Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 9996/TCP?
Port 9996/TCP is associated with the palace-5 service. Palace-5
Is it safe to expose port 9996 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 9996 (palace-5) 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 9996 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 9996 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 9996`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/9996) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 9996 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 9996/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 9996/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 9996 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 9996" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=9996`.
What applications and services use port 9996?
Port 9996/TCP is used by the palace-5 service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.