Port 8080
http-alt · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | http-alt |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 8080 used for?
Port 8080 is registered with the IANA for http-alt (TCP/UDP). Description: HTTP Alternate (see port 80).
Is port 8080 a well-known port?
No. Port 8080 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 8080 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':8080\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :8080. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 8080 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 8080 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 8080 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=8080/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 8080" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 8080 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | http-alt | HTTP Alternate (see port 80) |
| UDP | http-alt | HTTP Alternate (see port 80) |