nc

Netcat tool for TCP/UDP connections, port scanning, and more.

Last updated: 2025-10-07 Report error

Syntax

$nc [options] [host] [port]

Examples

$nc 192.168.59.1 80

Examples

$nc -l -p 1234

Typical use cases

Simple connection

nc host port

Detailed Help

nc -h

Note Basic command for network connections, sends/receives UDP/TCP packets, port scanning, and IPv4/IPv6 handling.

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