8006
Proxmox VE
High RiskTCP — Web
Port Overview
Port Number
8006
Service Name
Proxmox VE
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
Web
Security Risk
High
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 8006?
Port 8006 is the default HTTPS port for the Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) web management interface. Proxmox VE is an open-source server virtualization platform supporting KVM virtual machines and LXC containers. The web console allows administrators to create VMs, manage storage, and configure clustering.
TCP
Web
Commonly Used
Security Considerations
Port 8006 (Proxmox VE) 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.