Port 8711
nvc · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | nvc |
| Registered | 2012-10-05 |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 8711 used for?
Port 8711 is registered with the IANA for nvc (TCP/UDP). Description: Nuance Voice Control; Reserved.
Is port 8711 a well-known port?
No. Port 8711 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 8711 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':8711\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :8711. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 8711 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 8711 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 8711 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 8711/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=8711/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 8711" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 8711 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | nvc | Nuance Voice Control |
| UDP | – | Reserved |