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Active Directory — Common Ports

Community software entries: links are references, not individual verification.

Default Ports (1)

389
tcpDirectory Services

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) port

MicrosoftDirectoryService

Role Unconfirmed (1)

88
tcpudpSystem

Kerberos authentication protocol port

MicrosoftDirectoryServiceKerberosAuthentication

Scope

Port associations on this page are community-database references (common usage), not a live measurement of any machine; confirm with the official documentation before deployment.

Frequently asked questions

What port does Active Directory use?

Active Directory commonly uses these ports: 389, 88. The default port is 389. These are community database references — actual configuration may differ.

How do I check if Active Directory is running?

Run sudo ss -tlupn 'sport = :389 or sport = :88 or sport = :88' on the server to check for listening processes on these ports. Also use systemctl status <service> to check the service state. Without root you may not see other users' processes. A listening port alone does not prove the software identity — verify with the config file and process name.

What category does Active Directory belong to?

Active Directory belongs to the System category. This page lists the software's port associations and their roles.

What other ports does Active Directory use besides the default?

Active Directory also uses these ports: 88. Their purpose (admin interface, metrics, or alternative configuration) is detailed in the role-grouped list above.