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Curated port reference

Port 631: IPP / IPPS

IPP / IPPS commonly uses port 631 over TCP + UDP. Review its purpose, traffic direction and operational security considerations.

631TCP + UDP

IPP / IPPS

Internet Printing Protocol and common CUPS service discovery/printing endpoint.

Typical use

Submitting print jobs, querying printer capabilities, and managing print queues.

Traffic direction

Client to server

Security considerations

Restrict administration, require authentication, and use TLS for sensitive jobs or cross-network printing.