Port 5432

Q: What is port 5432?

PostgreSQL relational database server Port 5432 is the default port for PostgreSQL, the most feature-rich open-source relational database. It is used by Django, Ruby on Rails, and many modern applications. PostgreSQL supports JSON, full-text search, geospatial data (PostGIS), and strict ACID transactions. It must never be exposed to the internet — always bind to localhost or trusted IPs and place it behind a firewall.

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL relational database server

Port

5432

Protocol

TCP

Service

PostgreSQL

Security

Dangerous

Full name: PostgreSQL Database

What is port 5432?

Port 5432 is the default port for PostgreSQL, the most feature-rich open-source relational database. It is used by Django, Ruby on Rails, and many modern applications. PostgreSQL supports JSON, full-text search, geospatial data (PostGIS), and strict ACID transactions. It must never be exposed to the internet — always bind to localhost or trusted IPs and place it behind a firewall.

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