Port 8733
ibus · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | ibus |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 8733 used for?
Port 8733 is registered with the IANA for ibus (TCP/UDP). Description: iBus.
Is port 8733 a well-known port?
No. Port 8733 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 8733 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':8733\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :8733. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 8733 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 8733 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 8733 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 8733/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=8733/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 8733" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 8733 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | ibus | iBus |
| UDP | ibus | iBus |