Port 6446
mysql-proxy · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | mysql-proxy |
| Registered | 2009-04-22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 6446 used for?
Port 6446 is registered with the IANA for mysql-proxy (TCP/UDP). Description: MySQL Proxy.
Is port 6446 a well-known port?
No. Port 6446 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 6446 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':6446\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :6446. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 6446 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 6446 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 6446 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 6446/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=6446/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 6446" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 6446 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | mysql-proxy | MySQL Proxy |
| UDP | mysql-proxy | MySQL Proxy |