Port 6888 is commonly used for peer-to-peer file sharing, specifically for the BitTorrent protocol. It is often associated with the client software called BitTorrent, which uses this port for communication between peers in the 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 6888 |
tcp |
muse |
MUSE |
REGISTERED PORT |
Port 6888 |
udp |
muse |
MUSE |
REGISTERED PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |
Port 6888 | BitTorrent part of full range of ports used most often |