Port 5500 — VNC reverse
Quick reference for TCP/UDP port 5500, used by VNC reverse. Includes what the service does, security guidance and related ports.
What is port 5500?
VNC reverse / listening.
What port does VNC reverse use?
VNC reverse listens on port 5500 by default.
Security guidance
High risk — do not expose to the internet
Port 5500 (VNC reverse) 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 5500 used for?+
Port 5500 is the standard TCP/UDP port for VNC reverse. VNC reverse / listening.
What port does VNC reverse use?+
VNC reverse listens on port 5500 by default.
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