What Is a Port Checker?
A Port Checker tests whether a specific TCP port on a public server accepts a network connection. Ports are numbered endpoints used by applications and network services.
For example, web servers commonly use TCP port 80 for HTTP and port 443 for HTTPS. SSH commonly uses port 22, while mail and database services use other dedicated ports.
What Does “Open Port” Mean?
An open TCP port means that the destination accepted a connection on that port at the time of the test. This usually indicates that a service is listening there.
What Does “Closed” Mean?
A closed or unreachable result means the TCP connection was not accepted. The service may be stopped, the port may be blocked by a firewall, or the server may not allow connections from the checker.