Port 6508
bdir-pub and bdir_pub · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | bdir-pub and bdir_pub |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 6508 used for?
Port 6508 is registered with the IANA for bdir-pub and bdir_pub (TCP/UDP). Description: BoKS Dir Server, Public Port IANA assigned this well-formed service name as a replacement for "bdir_pub".; BoKS Dir Server, Public Port.
Is port 6508 a well-known port?
No. Port 6508 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 6508 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':6508\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :6508. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 6508 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 6508 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 6508 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 6508/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=6508/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 6508" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 6508 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | bdir-pub | BoKS Dir Server, Public Port IANA assigned this well-formed service name as a replacement for "bdir_pub". |
| TCP | bdir_pub | BoKS Dir Server, Public Port |
| UDP | bdir-pub | BoKS Dir Server, Public Port IANA assigned this well-formed service name as a replacement for "bdir_pub". |
| UDP | bdir_pub | BoKS Dir Server, Public Port |