- Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
- Identify the process that listens on it (commands below) before opening it in a firewall.
- Expose a service only to the networks that use it.
Port 1613: NetBill Key Repository
Port 1613 is assigned by IANA to netbill-keyrep (NetBill Key Repository).
How netbill-keyrep works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 1613 and the netbill-keyrep service answers.
- Transport
- TCP · UDP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned1 registered service
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 1613 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 1613. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 1613
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| netbill-keyrep | 1613 | TCP, UDP | NetBill Key Repository | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 1613, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :1613' # process listening on 1613
sudo lsof -nP -i :1613macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :1613
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 1613 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 1613 netstat -ano | findstr :1613
From another machine
nmap -p 1613 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 1613 <host> nc -zv <host> 1613
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 1613/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 1613" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 1613 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 1613 used for?
Port 1613 is assigned by IANA to netbill-keyrep (NetBill Key Repository).
Is port 1613 TCP or UDP?
Port 1613 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 1613?
It depends on the program that listens on it. Open it only for a service you know and only to the networks that need it. Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
How do I check if port 1613 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :1613'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :1613", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :1613" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 1613 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.