8000
HTTP Alt
Medium RiskTCP — Web
Port Overview
Port Number
8000
Service Name
HTTP Alt
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
Web
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 8000?
Common alternative HTTP port. Used by Django development server, Python http.server, and many web application frameworks as a secondary HTTP port.
TCP
Web
Commonly Used
Security Considerations
Port 8000 (HTTP Alt) 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.