Port 5986 is used for secure remote management of Windows PowerShell using the PowerShell Remoting protocol over HTTPS. It is commonly used for remote administration, configuration, and automation of Windows servers and workstations.
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 5986 |
tcp |
wsmans |
WBEM WS-Management HTTP TLS/SSL |
REGISTERED PORT |
Port 5986 |
udp |
wsmans |
WBEM WS-Management HTTP TLS/SSL |
REGISTERED PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |