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Linkerd — Common Ports

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Aliases:Linkerd Admin

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

Auxiliary Ports (admin / metrics) (1)

8086
tcpDatabase

Default HTTP port for InfluxDB time series database

LinkerdManagementInterface

Role Unconfirmed (1)

8080
tcpWeb & HTTP Services

8080 is a common alternate HTTP listener, including Tomcat deployments. It is not a universal proxy or framework port; inspect the actual process and configuration.

LinkerdService

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 Linkerd use?

Linkerd commonly uses these ports: 8086, 8080. These are community database references — actual configuration may differ.

How do I check if Linkerd is running?

Run sudo ss -tlpn 'sport = :8086 or sport = :8080' 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 Linkerd belong to?

Linkerd belongs to the Web & HTTP Services category. This page lists the software's port associations and their roles.

What other ports does Linkerd use besides the default?

Linkerd also uses these ports: 8086, 8080. Their purpose (admin interface, metrics, or alternative configuration) is detailed in the role-grouped list above.

Quick Info

Categories
Web & HTTP Services
Associated ports
2
Aliases
Linkerd Admin