Port 79 is not a registered port with the IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority). However, some sources suggest that it may be used for a variety of purposes, such as finger traffic or distributed.net projects. It is important to note that the use of ports may vary depending on the specific network configuration and application.
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 79 |
tcp |
finger |
Finger |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
Port 79 |
udp |
finger |
Finger |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |