123 NTPNetwork Time Protocol for clock synchronization.
Essential everywhere; allow UDP/123 outbound to time sources. Restrict inbound to avoid amplification.
| Transport | Status | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | Assigned | Assigned by IANA, but not standardized, specified, or widely used on this port. |
| UDP | Yes | Assigned by IANA and standardized, specified, or widely used on this port. |
| SCTP | — | Not applicable for this transport. |
| DCCP | — | Not applicable for this transport. |
Well-known (0–1023). System port for a core service. On Unix-like systems, binding it requires superuser privileges.
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