Port 42

Port 42 is typically used for the Internet Time Protocol, also known as the Time Protocol, which is used to synchronize the clocks of computers on a network.

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 42
tcp
name
Host Name Server
WELL KNOWN PORT
Port 42
udp
name
Host Name Server
WELL KNOWN PORT
Port 42
tcp
nameserver
Host Name Server
WELL KNOWN PORT
Port 42
udp
nameserver
Host Name Server
WELL KNOWN PORT

UnOfficial

Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.

Port Protocol (TCP/UDP) Description
Port 42 WINS
TCP UDP Ports
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