Port 25 is used for SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), which is responsible for the delivery of email messages from one server to another. This port is utilized for sending email messages from email clients such as Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, and others to the email servers for sending to the recipient’s mailbox.
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 25 |
tcp |
smtp |
Simple Mail Transfer |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
Port 25 |
udp |
smtp |
Simple Mail Transfer |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |