Port 3268 is used for LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) Global Catalog for Active Directory, which means it is used for searching for objects in a domain or forest when the search isn’t bound to a specific server. It is also used for domain and forest management operations and authentication processes.
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 3268 |
tcp |
msft-gc |
Microsoft Global Catalog |
REGISTERED PORT |
Port 3268 |
udp |
msft-gc |
Microsoft Global Catalog |
REGISTERED PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |