Port 7742
msss · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | msss |
| Registered | 2008-09-08 |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 7742 used for?
Port 7742 is registered with the IANA for msss (TCP/UDP). Description: Mugginsoft Script Server Service; Reserved.
Is port 7742 a well-known port?
No. Port 7742 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 7742 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':7742\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :7742. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 7742 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 7742 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 7742 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 7742/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=7742/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 7742" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 7742 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | msss | Mugginsoft Script Server Service |
| UDP | – | Reserved |