HTTP Alt (HTTP Alternate) uses port 8008 or port 8080.
Details on HTTP Alt Ports
According to the Service Name and Transport Protocol Port Number Registry maintained by IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority), the service name "http-alt" is associated with both port 8008 and 8080 for both TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol).
| Service Name | Port Number | Transport Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| http-alt | 8008 | tcp |
| http-alt | 8008 | udp |
| http-alt | 8080 | tcp |
| http-alt | 8080 | udp |
Understanding HTTP Alt
"http-alt" typically indicates that the standard HTTP port (80) is not being used, and the service is running on an alternate port. This might be due to various reasons, such as:
- Avoiding Conflicts: Another service might already be using port 80.
- Security: While not a primary security measure, using a non-standard port could deter some basic automated attacks.
- Testing or Development: Running a development version of a web server on a non-standard port.
In summary, HTTP Alt utilizes ports 8008 and 8080 as alternate options for the standard HTTP service.
