Port 16950
sgcip · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | sgcip |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 16950 used for?
Port 16950 is registered with the IANA for sgcip (TCP/UDP). Description: Simple Generic Client Interface Protocol.
Is port 16950 a well-known port?
No. Port 16950 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 16950 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':16950\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :16950. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 16950 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 16950 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 16950 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 16950/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=16950/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 16950" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 16950 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | sgcip | Simple Generic Client Interface Protocol |
| UDP | sgcip | Simple Generic Client Interface Protocol |