Port 5173 VITE
Port 5173 is the community default for Vite, using TCP.
What is port 5173 used for?
Port 5173 is widely used by Vite (TCP), a community convention rather than an IANA assignment. Default development server and hot-reload port for Vite. It sits in the registered range, the block used by databases, application servers and developer tooling. Port conflicts here are common when several local services start at once.
Ports are the transport-layer address a service listens on. A client that wants to reach Vite connects to port 5173. If nothing is listening, the connection is refused. That is why a port conflict appears whenever two processes try to bind the same number.
Use the commands below to confirm whether port 5173 is actually in use before you change firewall rules. Blocking the port stops new inbound traffic at the firewall, but it does not stop a local process from listening, and it does not remove the service from the machine.
Because this number is not IANA-assigned, a different application may legitimately use it on a machine you do not control. Always identify the actual listening process before deciding that the port belongs to this technology.
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This port number is not assigned by IANA. The entry documents a widely adopted community convention.
Check and block port 5173
Copy-ready commands for the protocols assigned to this port. Run the check first, then block only what should not be reachable.
Check on Linux
sudo ss -tlpn 'sport = :5173'Check on Windows
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 5173 -State Listen -ErrorAction SilentlyContinueBlock with UFW
sudo ufw deny 5173/tcpBlock with iptables
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 5173 -j DROPThese commands are examples for a typical host. Check the listener before you change firewall rules, and persist iptables rules with iptables-save or netfilter-persistent. On Windows, use Windows Defender Firewall or New-NetFirewallRule for persistent blocks. The iptables rules here cover IPv4; mirror them with ip6tables if IPv6 is enabled.
Is port 5173 safe to expose?
Vite's dev server is built for local use and can expose source maps and HMR endpoints. Do not publish it directly. Expose this port only when the service is actually needed. Keep it patched, prefer an encrypted alternative, and limit source addresses with a firewall allowlist.
Where port 5173 is usually used
Most traffic on port 5173 falls into these scenarios. The demo below is a safe way to confirm the listener before you change anything.
- Starting a framework development server and opening the localhost URL it prints.
- Testing a frontend against a local API, proxy or mock service.
- Hot-reload sessions that should stay bound to 127.0.0.1 instead of a public interface.
Start the Vite dev server
Vite serves the development site on 5173 by default.
npm run dev -- --port 5173Common problems with port 5173
Connection refused or timed out
Refused usually means the host is reachable but nothing is listening on port 5173. A timeout more often means a firewall drop, a wrong host or a service bound to a different interface.
Port already in use
Find the process holding the port with sudo ss -tlpn 'sport = :5173' or sudo lsof -i :5173. Stop that process or configure it to bind another port; killing it without identifying it can take down a production service.
Firewall rule did not survive a reboot
UFW and Windows Firewall keep rules across restarts. Raw iptables rules do not: save them with iptables-save or the netfilter-persistent package, and re-apply after upgrades that reset the ruleset.
The port is blocked but still reachable
A firewall rule filters inbound traffic; it does not close the listener. Confirm with the check command above and bind the service to 127.0.0.1 when only local clients need it.
Port 5173 at a glance
| Port number | 5173 |
|---|---|
| Service name | Vite |
| Transport protocol | TCP |
| Category | Development servers |
| Range | Registered port (1024–10000) |
| Risk level | Medium |
| Reference | Community convention (not IANA-assigned) |
| Registry description | Default development server and hot-reload port for Vite |
| Source | Community convention |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 5173 used for?
Port 5173 (VITE) uses TCP. Default development server and hot-reload port for Vite (community convention, not an IANA assignment).
How do I check if port 5173 is open?
On Linux run `sudo ss -tlpn 'sport = :5173'`. On Windows run `Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 5173 -State Listen -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue` in PowerShell. If the port is open, the output shows a process listening on port 5173; empty output usually means nothing is bound to it.
How do I block port 5173?
With UFW run `sudo ufw deny 5173/tcp`. With iptables run `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 5173 -j DROP`. Persist the iptables rules with your distribution's netfilter-persistent or iptables-save tooling so they survive a reboot.
Is port 5173 safe to expose?
Vite's dev server is built for local use and can expose source maps and HMR endpoints. Do not publish it directly. Nevertheless, expose this port only when the service is actually needed. Keep it patched, prefer an encrypted alternative, and limit source addresses with a firewall allowlist.
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Primary data: IANA Service Name and Transport Protocol Port Number Registry. This number is a community convention, not an IANA assignment.
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