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Port 11211

Port 11211 (Memcached) — check if it's open

Memcached. Exposed UDP 11211 was used for record DDoS attacks.

Defaults to your IP: 216.73.216.200. Up to 12 ports per check; ranges up to 10 ports (e.g. 8000-8010).

FAQ

What is port 11211 used for?

Port 11211 — Memcached. Memcached. Exposed UDP 11211 was used for record DDoS attacks.

How do I open port 11211?

1) Make sure the app listens on 0.0.0.0, not 127.0.0.1. 2) Allow the port in your firewall (Windows Defender Firewall inbound rule; Linux: ufw allow 11211). 3) Forward the port on your router to your computer's LAN IP. 4) Make sure you have a public (non-CGNAT) IP. 5) Verify it here.

Is it safe to keep port 11211 open?

Only open it if the service must be reachable from the internet, keep the software patched and use strong authentication. Put databases, SMB, RDP and admin panels behind a VPN.

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