Port 2082 — cPanel
Quick reference for TCP/UDP port 2082, used by cPanel. Includes what the service does, security guidance and related ports.
What is port 2082?
cPanel web hosting control panel (HTTP).
What port does cPanel use?
cPanel listens on port 2082 by default.
Security guidance
High risk — do not expose to the internet
Port 2082 (cPanel) is high-risk because the service it carries is a frequent target for credential attacks, brute force or unpatched-vulnerability scanning. Keep it bound to localhost or your VPN, never forward it directly on a router, and require strong authentication.
Related ports
Frequently asked
What is port 2082 used for?+
Port 2082 is the standard TCP/UDP port for cPanel. cPanel web hosting control panel (HTTP).
What port does cPanel use?+
cPanel listens on port 2082 by default.
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