port8080

Port 8080 is a TCP network port that is frequently used as an alternative to port 80 for HTTP traffic. It is explicitly registered with the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) as the service name http-alt, reflecting its common role as an alternate HTTP port. While not required for any particular service, 8080 is widely adopted because it is above the privileged port range and thus can be bound by non-root processes on most systems.

In practical use, 8080 serves as the listening port for web servers, application servers, or proxy services that run alongside standard ports. It is a common default for Java-based application servers such as Tomcat, Jetty, and others, as well as for development environments or management consoles. Clients reach such services using URLs like http://host:8080/.

Security considerations: 8080 by default serves unencrypted HTTP. If encryption is needed, TLS can be configured on the same port (less common) or more typically on dedicated ports such as 8443 or 443. Administrators may place 8080 behind a reverse proxy or firewall and restrict exposure to trusted networks.

Notes: Port usage is configurable; different organizations may repurpose 8080 for various services. There is no universal binding; depending on firewall rules and service configurations, the port might be closed or mapped to different applications.