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Port96/UDP
dixiePort
96
Protocol
UDP
Category
Well-Known
Service
dixie
What is port 96?
Port 96/UDP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the dixie service.
DIXIE Protocol Specification
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 96 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 96curlcurl -v http://example.com:96/telnettelnet example.com 96bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/96) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 96/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 96/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 96 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 96 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=96/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 96" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=96Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 96/UDP?
Port 96/UDP is associated with the dixie service. DIXIE Protocol Specification
Is it safe to expose port 96 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 96 (dixie) 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 96 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 96 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 96`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/96) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 96 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 96/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 96/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 96 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 96" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=96`.
What applications and services use port 96?
Port 96/UDP is used by the dixie service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.