Port 115: SFTP (legacy)
Port 115 is the Simple File Transfer Protocol, a simplified, rarely used file transfer scheme from the early internet. It is unrelated to the SFTP most people mean today, which is SSH File Transfer Protocol running over port 22.
| Port number | 115 |
|---|---|
| Service | Simple File Transfer Protocol |
| Protocol | TCP |
| Category | File transfer |
| Default encryption | No |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 115 used for?
Port 115 is the Simple File Transfer Protocol, a simplified, rarely used file transfer scheme from the early internet. It is unrelated to the SFTP most people mean today, which is SSH File Transfer Protocol running over port 22.
Is port 115 TCP or UDP?
Port 115 (SFTP (legacy)) uses TCP.
Is port 115 secure?
Port 115 is not encrypted by default. Where possible, use an encrypted alternative or tunnel it over TLS or a VPN.
Should I open port 115 on my firewall?
Only if you specifically need SFTP (legacy). Expose it to the smallest set of trusted sources, and never open database or Windows-service ports to the whole internet.