6346
Gnutella
Medium RiskTCP/UDP — File Transfer
Port Overview
Port Number
6346
Service Name
Gnutella
Transport Protocol
TCP/UDP
Category
File Transfer
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 6346?
Port 6346 is used by the Gnutella peer-to-peer file sharing protocol, which powers clients like LimeWire, BearShare, and Morpheus. Gnutella uses a decentralized network architecture with no central servers, relying on peer connections to propagate search queries. This port is associated with P2P file sharing and may indicate policy violations in enterprise environments.
TCP/UDP
File Transfer
Security Considerations
Port 6346 (Gnutella) is classified as medium risk. While this service is commonly exposed, consider using encrypted alternatives where available.
Recommendation: Keep the service updated. Monitor logs for unusual activity.