Port 5986: WinRM HTTPS
Port 5986 is WinRM over HTTPS, the encrypted channel for remote PowerShell sessions and Windows management tooling such as Ansible's WinRM connector. It is the port to use instead of plain WinRM on port 5985.
TCPRemote access EncryptedIANA assigned
| Port number | 5986 |
|---|---|
| Service | Windows Remote Management (HTTPS) |
| Protocol | TCP |
| Category | Remote access |
| Default encryption | Yes (TLS/SSH) |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 5986 used for?
Port 5986 is WinRM over HTTPS, the encrypted channel for remote PowerShell sessions and Windows management tooling such as Ansible's WinRM connector. It is the port to use instead of plain WinRM on port 5985.
Is port 5986 TCP or UDP?
Port 5986 (WinRM HTTPS) uses TCP.
Is port 5986 secure?
Yes. Port 5986 carries encrypted traffic by default, so data in transit is protected.
Should I open port 5986 on my firewall?
Only if you specifically need WinRM HTTPS. Expose it to the smallest set of trusted sources, and never open database or Windows-service ports to the whole internet.