Port 991 is used for Secure Telnet Protocol over TLS/SSL, which provides encrypted communication between the telnet client and server. It is primarily used for remote administration and maintenance of network devices and servers.
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 991 |
tcp |
nas |
Netnews Administration System |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
Port 991 |
udp |
nas |
Netnews Administration System |
WELL KNOWN PORT |
UnOfficial
Unofficialy or sometimes with conflict, the same port may be used by different applications.
Port | Protocol (TCP/UDP) | Description |