Is port 5228 (Google Cloud Messaging / Android) dangerous?

Port 5228 is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose with standard security practices.

Should port 5228 be open on my firewall?

Port 5228 is generally safe to have open. Apply standard security practices: keep software updated and monitor access logs.

What transport protocol does port 5228 use?

Port 5228 (Google Cloud Messaging / Android) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the Messaging category.

:5228 (TCP)

Google Cloud Messaging / Android

Low Risiko

TCP — Messaging

Ikhtisar Port

Nomor Port 5228

Nama Layanan Google Cloud Messaging / Android

Protokol Transport TCP

Kategori Messaging

Risiko Keamanan Low

Rentang Port Terdaftar (1024-49151)

Apa itu Port 5228?

Port 5228 is used by Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) and Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for delivering push notifications to Android devices. Android devices maintain persistent TCP connections to Google servers on this port to receive app notifications. This port must be open on enterprise firewalls for Android push notification delivery.

TCP Messaging Umum Digunakan

Pertimbangan Keamanan

Port 5228 (Google Cloud Messaging / Android) diklasifikasikan sebagai risiko rendah. Layanan ini menggunakan enkripsi atau memiliki permukaan serangan yang minimal, sehingga relatif aman untuk diekspos.

Rekomendasi: Terapkan praktik keamanan standar. Jaga perangkat lunak tetap diperbarui dan pantau akses.

Port Terkait — Messaging

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Istilah Terkait

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