Networking
Risk: High
Port 5060 — SIP (Session Initiation Protocol / VoIP)
Port 5060 is the primary signaling port for SIP, setting up, routing, and terminating voice and video calls in Asterisk, FreePBX, and corporate VoIP PBX systems.
PORT NUMBER
5060
PROTOCOL
TCP/UDP
DEFAULT PROCESS
asterisk, freeswitch
FIREWALL TARGET
5060/tcp/udp
Instant Terminal Fixes for Port 5060
macOS & Linux Terminal
1. Check who is listening on port 5060:
sudo ss -ulpn | grep ":5060 "2. Kill process occupying port 5060 (EADDRINUSE fix):
sudo systemctl stop asterisk || sudo killall asterisk3. UFW Firewall Allow rule:
sudo ufw allow 5060/udpWindows PowerShell (Admin)
1. Check listening port:
Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 50602. Force kill process on port 5060:
Stop-Service 3CXPhoneSystem -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue3. Docker Port Forwarding Mapping:
docker run -d --net=host andrius/asteriskCommon Error Encountered
SIP Registration timed out on port 5060.
Security Advisory & Hardening
Frequently scanned for SIP toll fraud, where attackers attempt brute force on SIP extensions to route high-cost international calls. Implement Fail2ban with SIP filters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Port 5060 Questions & Answers
Common questions regarding default services, kill commands, and firewall configurations.
Port 5060 is commonly used for SIP (Session Initiation Protocol / VoIP). Port 5060 is the primary signaling port for SIP, setting up, routing, and terminating voice and video calls in Asterisk, FreePBX, and corporate VoIP PBX systems.