Port Scanner Online
Scan multiple TCP ports on any IP address or hostname to identify open services, troubleshoot connectivity, and verify firewall configurations.
What Is a Port Scanner?
A port scanner (online port scanner or TCP port scanner) tests many ports on an IP address or domain in one run — faster than checking ports one by one.
VSPIC lets you scan open ports with presets (common, web, mail, remote access, database, gaming) or custom lists. Results show open vs closed with service names — for server port scanner and network port scanner workflows.
Authorized use only: scan infrastructure you own or have written permission to test.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter an IP address or domain name, or click the globe button to use your public IP.
- Choose a scan preset (Common, Web, Mail, Remote access, Database, Gaming) or enter custom ports.
- Custom format examples: 80,443,8080 or 8000-8010 (up to 40 ports per scan).
- Click Scan ports and wait for the results table.
- Review open vs closed status, service names, and latency per port.
- Use the port checker tool to re-test any single port in detail.
What Is a Network Port?
Ports are numbered channels (0–65535) on an IP address. Multiple services share one IP — HTTPS on 443, SSH on 22, and so on.
An IP port scanner helps map which services are reachable from the internet, not from inside your LAN only.
Understanding Scan Results
This tool labels each probed port as:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Open | TCP connection succeeded — a service is listening and reachable from our scanner. |
| Closed | Connection refused or no listener — port not accepting traffic from this probe. |
| Filtered (effective) | Firewalls that silently drop packets may appear closed here — verify with on-host tools if unsure. |
Common Port Numbers and Services
Reference list aligned with the built-in port table on this page:
- 20 FTP Data
- File transfer data channel.
- 21 FTP Control
- FTP command channel.
- 22 SSH
- Secure shell administration.
- 25 SMTP
- Mail transfer (often blocked residential).
- 53 DNS
- DNS (TCP used for large responses).
- 80 HTTP
- Unencrypted web.
- 110 POP3
- Email retrieval.
- 143 IMAP
- Email sync.
- 443 HTTPS
- Encrypted web — standard for public sites.
- 3306 MySQL
- MySQL database — keep private.
- 3389 RDP
- Windows Remote Desktop — high risk if public.
- 5432 PostgreSQL
- PostgreSQL database.
- 6379 Redis
- Redis — never expose without auth.
- 25565 Minecraft
- Default Minecraft Java server port.
Common Uses of Port Scanning
- Server administration — verify services after deploy.
- Network auditing — document exposed ports.
- Security assessments — find unexpected listeners (authorized targets only).
- Firewall testing — before/after rule changes.
- Application deployment — smoke test staging IPs.
- Connectivity troubleshooting — confirm forwarding works.
Why Scan Open Ports?
- See attack surface on public IPs.
- Confirm only intended ports are world-reachable.
- Validate cloud security groups match runbooks.
- Compare preset scans (web vs database) quickly.
- Support check open ports tickets with evidence.
Open Ports and Cybersecurity
Every open port is a potential entry point. Automated bots scan the entire internet continuously for Redis, RDP, and database ports left public.
Minimize exposure: VPN or IP allowlists for admin ports, patch services, and remove unused listeners.
Common Port Configuration Issues
Blocked Firewall Rules
- Security group deny rules; host iptables/Windows firewall blocks.
Incorrect Port Forwarding
- Wrong internal IP; double NAT; forward pointing to offline host.
ISP Restrictions
- Residential blocks on 25/80; CGNAT prevents inbound hosting.
Service Not Running
- Daemon stopped; Docker container not published on 0.0.0.0.
DNS Misconfiguration
- Hostname points to wrong IP — scan the IP from DNS lookup to confirm target.
Port Scanner vs Port Checker
Port checker on VSPIC tests one TCP port at a time — ideal for verifying a single forward (game port, 443, etc.).
Port scanner batches up to 40 ports per scan with presets or custom lists like 80,443,8080 or ranges 8000-8010.
Use both: scanner for overview, checker for deep retest on a specific port.
How Firewalls Affect Port Scanning
Stateful firewalls may allow established outbound but deny unsolicited inbound — scans from outside show only intentionally published services.
CDN and load balancers fronting web apps may show 443 open on edge IPs while origin remains hidden.
Best Practices for Network Security
- Disable unused services and close their ports.
- Restrict management ports to VPN or office IP ranges.
- Monitor logs for scan and login attempts.
- Update software on every open service.
- Use strong authentication — SSH keys, no default DB passwords.
Benefits of This Port Scanner
- Scan multiple ports in one request (max 40 per scan).
- Preset port groups: common (35 ports), web, mail, remote, database, gaming.
- Custom comma-separated ports or ranges.
- Use My IP button to fill your public address quickly.
- Fast results table with service names and latency.
- Free security port scanner for authorized diagnostics.
Frequently Asked Questions
A port scanner probes multiple TCP ports on a host to see which services accept connections — used for server administration and authorized security checks.
Scan only systems you own or have explicit permission to test. Unauthorized scanning of third-party networks may violate law or ISP acceptable-use policies.
An open port accepts inbound TCP connections — a service is listening (web server, SSH, database, etc.).
A firewall may drop probes without responding. This scanner reports closed when nothing answers; filtered behavior can look like closed from outside.
ISPs block hosting on residential lines; firewalls deny by default; services may be stopped on the host.
Usually TCP 80 and 443. Admin ports like 22 should be restricted, not exposed broadly.
This tool scans TCP ports. UDP (DNS, VoIP) requires different probes not covered here.
Stop the service or block the port in OS firewall, cloud security group, or router. Re-scan to confirm.
Test one port in detail
Use the port checker for a focused TCP test on a single port.
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