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Port8913/UDP
dragonflyPort
8913
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
dragonfly
What is port 8913?
Port 8913/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the dragonfly service.
Dragonfly System Service
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 8913 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 8913curlcurl -v http://example.com:8913/telnettelnet example.com 8913bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/8913) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 8913/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 8913/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 8913 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 8913 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=8913/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 8913" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=8913Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 8913/UDP?
Port 8913/UDP is associated with the dragonfly service. Dragonfly System Service
Is it safe to expose port 8913 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 8913 (dragonfly) 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 8913 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 8913 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 8913`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/8913) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 8913 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 8913/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 8913/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 8913 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 8913" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=8913`.
What applications and services use port 8913?
Port 8913/UDP is used by the dragonfly service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.