Port 996

Port 996 is commonly used for secure communication between email servers and clients through the IMAP protocol over SSL (IMAPS). It is primarily used for retrieving email messages securely.

Ports those registered with IANA are shown as official ports. The same port number may be unofficialy used by various services or applications. The official usage are listed separately below its usage may change from time to time.

Official

Port
Protocol (TCP/UDP)
Title
Description
Port Type
Port 996
tcp
vsinet
vsinet
WELL KNOWN PORT
Port 996
udp
vsinet
vsinet
WELL KNOWN PORT

UnOfficial

Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.

Port Protocol (TCP/UDP) Description
TCP UDP Ports
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