---
tags:
  - Bash
  - Ports
  - Scripting
  - Linux
---

## Purpose
If you want to check if a certain TCP port is open on a server.

## Netcat Command
```sh
netcat -z -n -v <IP ADDRESS> <PORT>
```

## Related Documentation
- [Related Networking and Access Documentation](<../../reference/Networking and Access/index.md>) — Find the connected deployments, procedures, and references for this subject.