Port 5688

ggz · TCP/UDP

RangeRegistered port (1024–49151)
ProtocolTCP/UDP
Serviceggz
Registered2003-01

Frequently asked questions

What is port 5688 used for?

Port 5688 is registered with the IANA for ggz (TCP/UDP). Description: GGZ Gaming Zone.

Is port 5688 a well-known port?

No. Port 5688 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.

How do I check whether port 5688 is open?

Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':5688\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :5688. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 5688 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 5688 on Linux/macOS.

How do I open port 5688 in the firewall?

Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 5688/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=5688/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 5688" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 5688 -Action Allow.

IANA registry entries

ProtocolServiceDescription (IANA)
TCPggzGGZ Gaming Zone
UDPggzGGZ Gaming Zone

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