Port 8118 is usually used by Proxy Servers to listen for incoming requests. It is commonly used by Privoxy, an open source non-caching web proxy tool, to filter unwanted content and ads. It can also be used by some software applications as a default port for their 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 8118 |
tcp |
privoxy |
Privoxy HTTP proxy |
REGISTERED PORT |
Port 8118 |
udp |
privoxy |
Privoxy HTTP proxy |
REGISTERED PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |