Port 389 is used for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) which is a protocol used to access and manage directory information services. It enables directory services to be widely available across a network and allows clients to access and modify data without requiring administrative access to the directory itself.
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 389 |
tcp |
ldap |
Lightweight Directory Access |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
Port 389 |
udp |
ldap |
Lightweight Directory Access |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |