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Port 8888

Port 8888 (HTTP alt) — check if it's open

Jupyter and various dev tools.

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 8888 used for?

Port 8888 — HTTP alt. Jupyter and various dev tools.

How do I open port 8888?

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 8888). 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 8888 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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