70
Gopher
Medium RiskTCP — Web
Port Overview
Port Number
70
Service Name
Gopher
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
Web
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Well-Known (0-1023)
What is Port 70?
Gopher protocol. A pre-web internet protocol for distributing, searching, and retrieving documents. Largely replaced by HTTP/HTTPS but experiencing a small revival.
TCP
Web
Security Considerations
Port 70 (Gopher) 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.