Port 1888
ncconfig · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | ncconfig |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 1888 used for?
Port 1888 is registered with the IANA for ncconfig (TCP/UDP). Description: NC Config Port.
Is port 1888 a well-known port?
No. Port 1888 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 1888 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':1888\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :1888. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 1888 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 1888 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 1888 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 1888/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=1888/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 1888" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 1888 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | ncconfig | NC Config Port |
| UDP | ncconfig | NC Config Port |