Is My Port Open?

Free open port checker — real server-side TCP scan

To check if a port is open, enter a host or IP below (leave it blank to scan your own public IP). HackMyIP runs a real server-side TCP connection to each port: Open means a service is listening, Closed means the connection was refused, and Filtered usually means a firewall is silently dropping packets.

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Get this as JSON → GET /api/ports?host=1.1.1.1&ports=80,443  ·  API docs

About Port Scanning

This is a real server-side TCP scan: HackMyIP opens a TCP connection to each port from Cloudflare's network and reports the actual result. Open means the TCP handshake completed (a service is listening). Closed means the connection was actively refused or reset. Filtered means no response within 2.5 seconds, typically a firewall silently dropping packets. Blocked means Cloudflare blocks outbound connections to that port (port 25/SMTP). Leave the field blank to scan your own public IP, or enter any public host or IP you are authorized to test. Only scan networks you own or have permission to test.

Common Ports Reference

Port	Service	Purpose
22	SSH	Encrypted remote terminal access
80	HTTP	Unencrypted web traffic
443	HTTPS	Encrypted web traffic
21	FTP	File transfer
25	SMTP	Outgoing email (often blocked by ISPs)
53	DNS	Domain name resolution
3389	RDP	Windows Remote Desktop
3306	MySQL	Database server
8080	HTTP-alt	Proxies and development servers

How to Check if a Port Is Open Yourself

Windows (PowerShell)

Test a remote port: Test-NetConnection -ComputerName example.com -Port 443 — TcpTestSucceeded : True means the port is open.
List ports your PC is listening on: netstat -ano.

macOS / Linux

Test a remote port with netcat: nc -zv example.com 443 — "succeeded" means open.
Or use nmap: nmap -p 443 example.com.
List local listening ports: ss -tuln (Linux) or lsof -i -P | grep LISTEN (macOS).

Any OS (quick check)

Run telnet example.com 443. A blank screen or connection message means the port is open; an immediate error means it is closed or filtered.

Last updated: 2026-09-10

Frequently Asked Questions

What are open ports?

Open ports are network endpoints that accept incoming connections. Each port is associated with a specific service (e.g., port 80 for HTTP, port 443 for HTTPS, port 22 for SSH). Open ports allow legitimate traffic but can also be entry points for attackers if the services behind them have vulnerabilities or are misconfigured. Firewalls control which ports are accessible.

Is port scanning legal?

Port scanning your own network and systems is legal. Scanning networks you own or have explicit permission to test is standard practice in security assessments. However, scanning third-party systems without authorization may violate computer crime laws in many jurisdictions. Always ensure you have proper authorization before scanning any network that is not your own.

How do I close open ports?

To close open ports: configure your firewall to block unwanted incoming connections, stop unnecessary services running on those ports, use your router's built-in firewall settings to restrict access, and disable port forwarding rules you no longer need. On Windows, use Windows Firewall; on Linux, use iptables or ufw; on macOS, use the built-in firewall in System Preferences.