8888
HTTP Alt / Jupyter
Medium RiskTCP — Web
Port Overview
Port Number
8888
Service Name
HTTP Alt / Jupyter
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
Web
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 8888?
Alternative HTTP port commonly used by Jupyter Notebook, XAMPP, and various web-based development and administration tools.
TCP
Web
Commonly Used
Security Considerations
Port 8888 (HTTP Alt / Jupyter) 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.