Port 990 is typically used for secure FTP (FTPS) transmission using SSL/TLS. It is a port for implicit FTPS, which means that the FTP server expects all incoming connections to be encrypted by SSL/TLS from the beginning of the session.
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 990 |
tcp |
ftps |
ftp protocol, control, TLS/SSL |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
Port 990 |
udp |
ftps |
ftp protocol, control, TLS/SSL |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |