What ports should be open on a Ubuntu LAMP server?

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If we're running Ubuntu Server with LAMP and Mail installed (that's all), what ports should be open for things to run smoothly. I know :80 is for Apache/HTTP, and one for MySql and SSH. What others should be kept open for the site and mail to work? We plan on keeping all others closed as most places will tell you. If there are others open is it something to be concerned? Also, what's the best way to find/list what ports are open and close them?

Answer 1

joshuataylorx February 14, 2014

You should close MySQL.

Keep SSH (22), HTTP (80), Mail (if using the server for SMTP) (25), and SSL (443) open.

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Answer 2

finid February 14, 2014

To find the list of open ports, install nmap, then run "nmap localhost".

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Answer 3

ricardo.parraga February 14, 2014

@kristianwlmn,

You can also try:
netstat -ntulp

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codevprojects February 21, 2014

It's a little dated but this is a solid, easy to follow guide to securing Ubuntu Server: http://www.thefanclub.co.za/how-to/how-secure-ubuntu-1204-lts-server-part-1-basics

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island3r5 May 11, 2018

Thanks for the info guys. I finally got the ports set up right.

@codevprojects I found an updated version on how to secure a UBUNTU 16.04 server, should be handy for those interested.

https://www.thefanclub.co.za/how-to/how-secure-ubuntu-1604-lts-server-part-1-basics
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Answer 5

island3r5 May 11, 2018

Thanks for the info guys. I finally got the ports set up right.

@codevprojects I found an updated version on how to secure a UBUNTU 16.04 server, should be handy for those interested.

https://www.thefanclub.co.za/how-to/how-secure-ubuntu-1604-lts-server-part-1-basics
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