All ports
Port6073/UDP
directplay8Port
6073
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
directplay8
What is port 6073?
Port 6073/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the directplay8 service.
DirectPlay8
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 6073 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 6073curlcurl -v http://example.com:6073/telnettelnet example.com 6073bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/6073) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 6073/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 6073/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 6073 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 6073 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=6073/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 6073" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=6073Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 6073/UDP?
Port 6073/UDP is associated with the directplay8 service. DirectPlay8
Is it safe to expose port 6073 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 6073 (directplay8) 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 6073 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 6073 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 6073`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/6073) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 6073 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 6073/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 6073/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 6073 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 6073" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=6073`.
What applications and services use port 6073?
Port 6073/UDP is used by the directplay8 service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.