Port 1433: Microsoft SQL Server

SQL Server database connections. Scanned and brute-forced constantly. Reach databases over a private network or VPN.

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Port 1433 at a glance

Port1433
ProtocolTCP
ServiceMicrosoft SQL Server
Open to the Internet?No, keep it on a private network
See What Is Listeningss -lntup | grep ':1433 '
Test From Outsidenc -zv your-server 1433
Block with UFWufw deny 1433/tcp
Block with nftablesnft add rule inet filter input tcp dport 1433 drop

Microsoft SQL Server uses TCP port 1433. SQL Server database connections.

Scanned and brute-forced constantly. Reach databases over a private network or VPN.

If ss shows something listening on port 1433 on a public address, bind it to 127.0.0.1 or a private interface in the service's own configuration, and drop the port in the firewall as well.

Questions

What is port 1433 used for?
Microsoft SQL Server. SQL Server database connections.
Is it safe to open port 1433?
No, keep it on a private network. Scanned and brute-forced constantly. Reach databases over a private network or VPN.
How do I check if port 1433 is open?
On the server, ss -lntup | grep ':1433 ' shows what is listening. From another machine, nc -zv your-server 1433 shows whether the firewall lets it through.
How do I block port 1433?
With UFW: ufw deny 1433/tcp. With nftables, add a drop rule for dport 1433 in your input chain.

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