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 |