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Port70/UDP
gopherPort
70
Protocol
UDP
Category
Well-Known
Service
gopher
What is port 70?
Port 70/UDP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the gopher service.
Gopher
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 70 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 70curlcurl -v http://example.com:70/telnettelnet example.com 70bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/70) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 70/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 70/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 70 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 70 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=70/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 70" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=70Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 70/UDP?
Port 70/UDP is associated with the gopher service. Gopher
Is it safe to expose port 70 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 70 (gopher) 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 70 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 70 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 70`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/70) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 70 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 70/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 70/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 70 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 70" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=70`.
What applications and services use port 70?
Port 70/UDP is used by the gopher service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.