Port 995 is used by POP3 Secure (SSL/TLS) (POP3S). Encrypted POP3 email retrieval. The secure version of port 110. Always prefer POP3S over POP3 when retrieving email.
What Does an Open Port 995 Mean?
An email server is accepting encrypted POP3 connections. Use this instead of unencrypted port 110.
This port should NOT be open to the public internet on typical systems. If you see it open, investigate immediately.
Security Risk Level
Low Risk
How to Check if Port 995 Is Open
Use the ExamineIP Port Scanner to check if port 995 is open on any IP address from the public internet. Enter the target IP and select the relevant port preset.
How to Close Port 995
- Stop the service using port 995 if you no longer need it
- Add a firewall rule blocking inbound connections on port 995
- Check your router for port forwarding rules that expose this port
- Run
netstat -ano | findstr :995(Windows) to see which process is using it
Related Ports
POP3S is related to: {implode(‘, ‘, Array)}
Protect Your Open Ports
If you need services like remote access, use a VPN to create a private encrypted tunnel instead of exposing ports directly to the internet. A VPN also hides your real IP address so port scanners cannot identify your device. Try PureVPN or IPVanish.