What port does Finger use?

Finger uses port 79 by default. The protocol is defined in RFC 1288.

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Finger Protocol

Q: What is Finger Protocol?

Finger Protocol (Finger) is a Application Layer protocol in the Other category. Simple protocol for retrieving information about users on a remote system. Returns login name, full name, and last login time. Largely disabled today due to privacy and security concerns.

Application Layer — Other

Resumen del protocolo

Nombre completo Finger Protocol

Abreviatura Finger

Capa OSI Application Layer

Categoría Other

Puerto predeterminado 79

RFC RFC 1288

Acerca de Finger

Simple protocol for retrieving information about users on a remote system. Returns login name, full name, and last login time. Largely disabled today due to privacy and security concerns.

Application Layer Other Puerto 79

Referencia de estándares

Finger está definido en RFC 1288, publicado por el Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). Los RFC son los documentos de estándares oficiales para los protocolos de internet y están disponibles gratuitamente para revisión pública.

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