Port 1723 is used for PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), which is a protocol used for VPN (Virtual Private Network) connections. It is used to establish a secure encrypted connection between a remote client and a VPN server, allowing remote access to a private network as if the user was directly connected to it.
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 1723 |
tcp |
pptp |
pptp |
REGISTERED PORT |
Port 1723 |
udp |
pptp |
pptp |
REGISTERED PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |