Port 6946 is commonly used for the BitTorrent protocol, which is a peer-to-peer file sharing protocol. It is used for downloading and sharing large files, such as movies, music, and software, among a network of users.
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 6946 |
tcp |
bioserver |
Biometrics Server |
REGISTERED PORT |
Port 6946 |
udp |
bioserver |
Biometrics Server |
REGISTERED PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |