49152
IANA Ephemeral Start
Low RiskTCP/UDP — System & Infrastructure
Port Overview
Port Number
49152
Service Name
IANA Ephemeral Start
Transport Protocol
TCP/UDP
Category
System & Infrastructure
Security Risk
Low
Port Range
Dynamic (49152-65535)
What is Port 49152?
The first port in the IANA-registered dynamic and private port range (49152-65535). Operating systems use ports in this range for ephemeral outbound connections. Many applications also use ports in this range for dynamic service assignment.
TCP/UDP
System & Infrastructure
Commonly Used
Security Considerations
Port 49152 (IANA Ephemeral Start) is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose.
Recommendation: Standard security practices apply. Keep software updated and monitor access.