Port 7962
generalsync · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | generalsync |
| Registered | 2014-04-17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 7962 used for?
Port 7962 is registered with the IANA for generalsync (TCP/UDP). Description: Encrypted, extendable, general-purpose synchronization protocol.
Is port 7962 a well-known port?
No. Port 7962 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 7962 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':7962\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :7962. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 7962 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 7962 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 7962 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 7962/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=7962/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 7962" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 7962 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | generalsync | Encrypted, extendable, general-purpose synchronization protocol |
| UDP | generalsync | Encrypted, extendable, general-purpose synchronization protocol |