Curated port reference

Port 2376: Docker Engine API over TLS

Docker Engine API over TLS commonly uses port 2376 over TCP. Review its purpose, traffic direction and operational security considerations.

2376TCP

Docker Engine API over TLS

Conventional TLS-protected Docker daemon API endpoint.

Typical use

Remote Docker Engine management using client and server certificates.

Traffic direction

Client to server

Security considerations

Require mutually authenticated TLS, protect client keys and constrain the network path; daemon access remains highly privileged.

DockerTransport Layer Security