Port 1518
vpvd · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | vpvd |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 1518 used for?
Port 1518 is registered with the IANA for vpvd (TCP/UDP). Description: Virtual Places Video data.
Is port 1518 a well-known port?
No. Port 1518 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 1518 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':1518\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :1518. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 1518 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 1518 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 1518 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 1518/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=1518/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 1518" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 1518 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | vpvd | Virtual Places Video data |
| UDP | vpvd | Virtual Places Video data |