Web & Dev
Risk: Low
Port 8000 — Django / FastAPI / Python SimpleHTTP
Port 8000 is the default development port for Python Django (`python manage.py runserver`), FastAPI (uvicorn), and `python -m http.server 8000`.
PORT NUMBER
8000
PROTOCOL
TCP
DEFAULT PROCESS
python, uvicorn, gunicorn
FIREWALL TARGET
8000/tcp
Instant Terminal Fixes for Port 8000
macOS & Linux Terminal
1. Check who is listening on port 8000:
lsof -i :80002. Kill process occupying port 8000 (EADDRINUSE fix):
kill -9 $(lsof -t -i:8000)3. UFW Firewall Allow rule:
sudo ufw allow 8000/tcpWindows PowerShell (Admin)
1. Check listening port:
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 80002. Force kill process on port 8000:
Stop-Process -Id (Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 8000).OwningProcess -Force3. Docker Port Forwarding Mapping:
docker run -p 8000:8000 -d my-fastapi-appCommon Error Encountered
Error: That port is already in use by another Django or Uvicorn instance.
Security Advisory & Hardening
Django's built-in development server is not hardened for production. Never run `runserver` directly on a public internet IP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Port 8000 Questions & Answers
Common questions regarding default services, kill commands, and firewall configurations.
Port 8000 is commonly used for Django / FastAPI / Python SimpleHTTP. Port 8000 is the default development port for Python Django (`python manage.py runserver`), FastAPI (uvicorn), and `python -m http.server 8000`.