Port 8081 is commonly used as an alternative HTTP port for web servers. It is often used as a second choice port if port 80, the default HTTP port, is unavailable or blocked. It can also be utilized for proxy servers, streaming media servers, and other applications.
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 8081 |
tcp |
sunproxyadmin |
Sun Proxy Admin |
REGISTERED PORT |
Port 8081 |
udp |
sunproxyadmin |
Sun Proxy Admin |
REGISTERED PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |
Port 8081 | HTTP alternate, VibeStreamer, e.g. McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) |