Is port 6346 (Gnutella) dangerous?

Port 6346 is classified as medium risk. It is commonly exposed but consider using encrypted alternatives where available and monitor activity.

Should port 6346 be open on my firewall?

Port 6346 can be open but should be monitored closely. Keep the service updated and prefer encrypted alternatives where available.

What transport protocol does port 6346 use?

Port 6346 (Gnutella) uses the TCP/UDP transport protocol and falls under the File Transfer category.

:6346 (TCP/UDP)

Gnutella

Medium Risk

TCP/UDP — File Transfer

Port Overview

Port Number 6346

Service Name Gnutella

Transport Protocol TCP/UDP

Category File Transfer

Security Risk Medium

Port Range Registered (1024-49151)

What is Port 6346?

Port 6346 is used by the Gnutella peer-to-peer file sharing protocol, which powers clients like LimeWire, BearShare, and Morpheus. Gnutella uses a decentralized network architecture with no central servers, relying on peer connections to propagate search queries. This port is associated with P2P file sharing and may indicate policy violations in enterprise environments.

TCP/UDP File Transfer

Security Considerations

Port 6346 (Gnutella) 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