- Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
- Identify the process that listens on it (commands below) before opening it in a firewall.
- Expose a service only to the networks that use it.
Port 3776: Device Provisioning Port
Port 3776 is assigned by IANA to dvcprov-port (Device Provisioning Port).
How dvcprov-port works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 3776 and the dvcprov-port service answers.
- Transport
- TCP · UDP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned1 registered service
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 3776 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 3776. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 3776
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dvcprov-port | 3776 | TCP, UDP | Device Provisioning Port | - | 2003-06 |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 3776, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :3776' # process listening on 3776
sudo lsof -nP -i :3776macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :3776
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 3776 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 3776 netstat -ano | findstr :3776
From another machine
nmap -p 3776 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 3776 <host> nc -zv <host> 3776
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 3776/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 3776" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 3776 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 3776 used for?
Port 3776 is assigned by IANA to dvcprov-port (Device Provisioning Port).
Is port 3776 TCP or UDP?
Port 3776 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 3776?
It depends on the program that listens on it. Open it only for a service you know and only to the networks that need it. Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
How do I check if port 3776 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :3776'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :3776", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :3776" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 3776 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.