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Port1206/UDP
anthony-dataPort
1206
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
anthony-data
What is port 1206?
Port 1206/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the anthony-data service.
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Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 1206 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 1206curlcurl -v http://example.com:1206/telnettelnet example.com 1206bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/1206) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 1206/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 1206/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 1206 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 1206 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=1206/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 1206" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=1206Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 1206/UDP?
Port 1206/UDP is associated with the anthony-data service. Anthony Data
Is it safe to expose port 1206 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 1206 (anthony-data) 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 1206 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 1206 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 1206`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/1206) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 1206 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 1206/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 1206/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 1206 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 1206" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=1206`.
What applications and services use port 1206?
Port 1206/UDP is used by the anthony-data service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.