Port 8473
vp2p · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | vp2p |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 8473 used for?
Port 8473 is registered with the IANA for vp2p (TCP/UDP). Description: Virtual Point to Point.
Is port 8473 a well-known port?
No. Port 8473 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 8473 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':8473\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :8473. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 8473 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 8473 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 8473 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 8473/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=8473/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 8473" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 8473 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | vp2p | Virtual Point to Point |
| UDP | vp2p | Virtual Point to Point |