Should port 8125 be open on my firewall?

Port 8125 is generally safe to have open. Apply standard security practices: keep software updated and monitor access logs.

What transport protocol does port 8125 use?

Port 8125 (StatsD) uses the UDP transport protocol and falls under the System & Infrastructure category.

:8125 (UDP)

StatsD

Q: Is port 8125 (StatsD) dangerous?

Port 8125 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.

Low Risk

UDP — System & Infrastructure

Port Overview

Port Number 8125

Service Name StatsD

Transport Protocol UDP

Category System & Infrastructure

Security Risk Low

Port Range Registered (1024-49151)

What is Port 8125?

Port 8125 is the default UDP port for StatsD, a network daemon that collects and aggregates application metrics before forwarding them to backend systems like Graphite, InfluxDB, or DataDog. Applications send metrics (counters, gauges, timers) as UDP datagrams to StatsD for low-overhead instrumentation. It is a core component of many application performance monitoring stacks.

UDP System & Infrastructure Commonly Used

Security Considerations

Port 8125 (StatsD) is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose.

Recommendation: Standard security practices apply. Keep software updated and monitor access.

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Related Terms

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