Port 5987 is mainly used for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections made through a secure tunnel using Transport Layer Security (TLS). It is a secure version of port 3389, which is the default port for unencrypted RDP connections. Port 5987 is also used for Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop remote desktop services.
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 5987 |
tcp |
wbem-rmi |
WBEM RMI |
REGISTERED PORT |
Port 5987 |
udp |
wbem-rmi |
WBEM RMI |
REGISTERED PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |