Port 111 is used for Remote Procedure Call (RPC) protocol, which allows communication between different processes on different servers or machines in a network. It is commonly used in Unix and Linux environments for network file sharing or network printing services.
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 111 |
tcp |
sunrpc |
SUN Remote Procedure |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
Port 111 |
udp |
sunrpc |
SUN Remote Procedure |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |