Port 514

Q: What is port 514?

Send system logs to a central log server (Syslog) Syslog on UDP port 514 is the standard protocol for forwarding log messages from servers, routers, and switches to a central log server or SIEM. It is the default logging mechanism on Unix/Linux systems and most network equipment. All data is transmitted in plaintext. For secure, tamper-evident log transport use Syslog over TLS (TCP port 6514). Note: on older systems, TCP port 514 was used by rsh (remote shell).

Syslog

Send system logs to a central log server (Syslog)

Port

514

Protocol

UDP

Service

Syslog

Security

Restricted

Full name: Syslog

What is port 514?

Syslog on UDP port 514 is the standard protocol for forwarding log messages from servers, routers, and switches to a central log server or SIEM. It is the default logging mechanism on Unix/Linux systems and most network equipment. All data is transmitted in plaintext. For secure, tamper-evident log transport use Syslog over TLS (TCP port 6514). Note: on older systems, TCP port 514 was used by rsh (remote shell).

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