Port 21

Port 21 is commonly used for FTP (File Transfer Protocol), which is a protocol used for transferring files between computers on a network. It is used for uploading and downloading files to and from remote servers.

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 21
tcp
ftp
File Transfer [Control]
WELL KNOWN PORT
Port 21
udp
ftp
File Transfer [Control]
WELL KNOWN PORT
Port 21
sctp
ftp
FTP
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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