- 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 6117: Daylite Touch Sync
Port 6117 is assigned by IANA to daylitetouch (Daylite Touch Sync).
6117
How daylitetouch works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 6117 and the daylitetouch service answers.
- Transport
- TCP
- 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 6117 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 6117. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 6117
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| daylitetouch | 6117 | TCP | Daylite Touch Sync | - | 2009-08-26 |
| - | 6117 | - | Reserved | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 6117, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :6117' # process listening on 6117
sudo lsof -nP -i :6117macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :6117
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 6117 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 6117 netstat -ano | findstr :6117
From another machine
nmap -p 6117 -sV <host> nc -zv <host> 6117
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 6117/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 6117" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 6117 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 6117 used for?
Port 6117 is assigned by IANA to daylitetouch (Daylite Touch Sync).
Is port 6117 TCP or UDP?
Port 6117 is registered for TCP.
Is it safe to open port 6117?
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 6117 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :6117'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :6117", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :6117" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 6117 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.
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