Port 995 — POP3S
Quick reference for TCP/UDP port 995, used by POP3S. Includes what the service does, security guidance and related ports.
Port
995
Protocol
TCP
Service
POP3S
What is port 995?
POP3 over TLS.
What port does POP3S use?
POP3S listens on port 995 by default.
Security guidance
Low risk — designed for public exposure
Port 995 (POP3S) is designed for public exposure. Standard hardening (TLS certs, current firmware, sensible rate limits) is enough — no special isolation needed.
Related ports
Frequently asked
What is port 995 used for?+
Port 995 is the standard TCP/UDP port for POP3S. POP3 over TLS.
What port does POP3S use?+
POP3S listens on port 995 by default.
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