2049
NFS
High RiskTCP/UDP — File Transfer
Port Overview
Port Number
2049
Service Name
NFS
Transport Protocol
TCP/UDP
Category
File Transfer
Security Risk
High
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 2049?
Network File System. Allows remote access to files over a network as if they were local. Widely used in Unix/Linux environments for shared storage.
TCP/UDP
File Transfer
Commonly Used
Security Considerations
Port 2049 (NFS) is classified as high risk. This port is a common target for automated scanning and brute-force attacks. If you must expose it, restrict access to known IP addresses.
Recommendation: Use firewall rules to whitelist trusted IPs. Enable rate limiting and intrusion detection.