Is port 9091 (Transmission Web UI) dangerous?

Port 9091 is classified as medium risk. It is commonly exposed but consider using encrypted alternatives where available and monitor activity.

Should port 9091 be open on my firewall?

Port 9091 can be open but should be monitored closely. Keep the service updated and prefer encrypted alternatives where available.

What transport protocol does port 9091 use?

Port 9091 (Transmission Web UI) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the File Transfer category.

:9091 (TCP)

Transmission Web UI

Medium Risk

TCP — File Transfer

Port Overview

Port Number 9091

Service Name Transmission Web UI

Transport Protocol TCP

Category File Transfer

Security Risk Medium

Port Range Registered (1024-49151)

What is Port 9091?

Port 9091 is the default web interface port for Transmission, a popular lightweight BitTorrent client available on Linux, macOS, and other platforms. The Transmission web interface allows remote management of torrents through a browser. It is also used by Prometheus Pushgateway for receiving pushed metrics from batch jobs.

TCP File Transfer Commonly Used

Security Considerations

Port 9091 (Transmission Web UI) 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 — File Transfer

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Related Terms

ARP FTP HTTP ICMP IMAP NTP