- 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 6347: gnutella-rtr
Port 6347 is assigned by IANA to gnutella-rtr (gnutella-rtr).
How gnutella-rtr works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 6347 and the gnutella-rtr 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 6347 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 6347. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 6347
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gnutella-rtr | 6347 | TCP, UDP | gnutella-rtr | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 6347, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :6347' # process listening on 6347
sudo lsof -nP -i :6347macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :6347
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 6347 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 6347 netstat -ano | findstr :6347
From another machine
nmap -p 6347 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 6347 <host> nc -zv <host> 6347
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 6347/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 6347" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 6347 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 6347 used for?
Port 6347 is assigned by IANA to gnutella-rtr (gnutella-rtr).
Is port 6347 TCP or UDP?
Port 6347 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 6347?
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 6347 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :6347'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :6347", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :6347" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 6347 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.