Port 1688 is used for the Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS). It is used for Windows activation and licensing purposes. The KMS is used by organizations that have multiple computers running Microsoft products and need to activate them using a central server rather than activating each computer individually.
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 1688 |
tcp |
nsjtp-data |
nsjtp-data |
REGISTERED PORT |
Port 1688 |
udp |
nsjtp-data |
nsjtp-data |
REGISTERED PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |