Port 6514: Syslog-TLS
Port 6514 is syslog over TLS, the encrypted version of the plain UDP syslog on port 514. It protects log data in transit, which matters because syslog messages often include sensitive details about system events.
TCPManagement EncryptedIANA assigned
| Port number | 6514 |
|---|---|
| Service | Syslog over TLS |
| Protocol | TCP |
| Category | Management |
| Default encryption | Yes (TLS/SSH) |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 6514 used for?
Port 6514 is syslog over TLS, the encrypted version of the plain UDP syslog on port 514. It protects log data in transit, which matters because syslog messages often include sensitive details about system events.
Is port 6514 TCP or UDP?
Port 6514 (Syslog-TLS) uses TCP.
Is port 6514 secure?
Yes. Port 6514 carries encrypted traffic by default, so data in transit is protected.
Should I open port 6514 on my firewall?
Only if you specifically need Syslog-TLS. Expose it to the smallest set of trusted sources, and never open database or Windows-service ports to the whole internet.