Port 25565: Minecraft

Minecraft Java Edition servers. Game servers attract floods; put them behind DDoS-filtered IPs.

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Port 25565 at a glance

Port25565
ProtocolTCP
ServiceMinecraft
Open to the Internet?Yes, if you run this service publicly
See What Is Listeningss -lntup | grep ':25565 '
Test From Outsidenc -zv your-server 25565
Block with UFWufw deny 25565/tcp
Block with nftablesnft add rule inet filter input tcp dport 25565 drop

Minecraft uses TCP port 25565. Minecraft Java Edition servers.

Game servers attract floods; put them behind DDoS-filtered IPs.

Open port 25565 only on servers that run Minecraft, and keep the software patched: public services are scanned within minutes of going online.

Questions

What is port 25565 used for?
Minecraft. Minecraft Java Edition servers.
Is it safe to open port 25565?
Yes, if you run this service publicly. Game servers attract floods; put them behind DDoS-filtered IPs.
How do I check if port 25565 is open?
On the server, ss -lntup | grep ':25565 ' shows what is listening. From another machine, nc -zv your-server 25565 shows whether the firewall lets it through.
How do I block port 25565?
With UFW: ufw deny 25565/tcp. With nftables, add a drop rule for dport 25565 in your input chain.

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