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Port995/UDP
pop3sPort
995
Protocol
UDP
Category
Well-Known
Service
pop3s
What is port 995?
Port 995/UDP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the pop3s service.
pop3 protocol over TLS/SSL (was spop3)
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 995 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 995curlcurl -v http://example.com:995/telnettelnet example.com 995bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/995) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 995/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 995/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 995 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 995 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=995/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 995" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=995Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 995/UDP?
Port 995/UDP is associated with the pop3s service. pop3 protocol over TLS/SSL (was spop3)
Is it safe to expose port 995 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 995 (pop3s) 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 995 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 995 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 995`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/995) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 995 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 995/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 995/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 995 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 995" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=995`.
What applications and services use port 995?
Port 995/UDP is used by the pop3s service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.