Message queues ports
3 message queues ports: what each one does, its protocol, and whether it is secure by default.
SubnetKit lists 3 message queues ports, using TCP. 1 of 3 is formally registered with IANA rather than just a widely followed convention.
None of the message queues ports here are encrypted by default. Treat traffic on any of them as plain text unless you add TLS, SSH, or a VPN tunnel yourself.
Click any port below for its full page: what it does, its protocol, and whether it is safe to expose.
| Port | Service | Protocol | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5672 | AMQP | TCP | Advanced Message Queuing Protocol |
| 9092 | Kafka | TCP | Apache Kafka broker |
| 61616 | ActiveMQ | TCP | Apache ActiveMQ OpenWire |
Frequently asked questions
Which ports are in the Message queues category?
port 5672 (AMQP), port 9092 (Kafka) and port 61616 (ActiveMQ).
How many message queues ports does SubnetKit list?
3, covering TCP. 1 of them is formally registered with IANA.
Are message queues ports secure by default?
No. None of the message queues ports here are encrypted by default; wrap them in TLS, SSH, or a VPN if you need to protect the traffic.
Which message queues port has the lowest number?
Port 5672 (AMQP). Port 5672 is AMQP, the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol most commonly associated with RabbitMQ. Applications publish messages to queues and exchanges on this port so that other services can consume them asynchronously.