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BIRD Routing Daemon — Common Ports

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

Role Unconfirmed (1)

179
tcpSystem

Border Gateway Protocol port for internet routing information exchange

Service: BIRD Internet Routing Daemon...

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 BIRD Routing Daemon use?

BIRD Routing Daemon commonly uses these ports: 179. These are community database references — actual configuration may differ.

How do I check if BIRD Routing Daemon is running?

Run sudo ss -tlpn 'sport = :179' 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 BIRD Routing Daemon belong to?

BIRD Routing Daemon belongs to the System category. This page lists the software's port associations and their roles.