Is port 2077 (cPanel File Manager) dangerous?

Port 2077 is classified as medium risk. It is commonly exposed but consider using encrypted alternatives where available and monitor activity.

Should port 2077 be open on my firewall?

Port 2077 can be open but should be monitored closely. Keep the service updated and prefer encrypted alternatives where available.

What transport protocol does port 2077 use?

Port 2077 (cPanel File Manager) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the Web category.

:2077 (TCP)

cPanel File Manager

Medium Risk

TCP — Web

Port Overview

Port Number 2077

Service Name cPanel File Manager

Transport Protocol TCP

Category Web

Security Risk Medium

Port Range Registered (1024-49151)

What is Port 2077?

Port 2077 is used by cPanel & WHM web hosting control panel for WebDAV file manager access over HTTP. Web hosting administrators and users access the file manager through this port to manage website files. It should be secured with firewall rules to allow only authorized management IPs.

TCP Web Commonly Used

Security Considerations

Port 2077 (cPanel File Manager) 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.

Related Ports — Web

70 Gopher 80 HTTP 81 HTTP Alternate 280 http-mgmt 414 InfoSeek 418 Hyper-G 443 HTTPS 454 ContentServer

Related Terms

ARP FTP HTTP ICMP IMAP NTP