// REFERENCE · PORT 3689 · TCP

Port 3689: DAAP

Port 3689 is DAAP, used by iTunes and the Music app to share music libraries over a local network.

AT A GLANCE
PORT
3689 / TCP
SERVICE
DAAP
ALSO CALLED
daap, itunes sharing, digital audio access protocol
IF EXPOSED
MEDIUM RISK IF EXPOSED

What runs on port 3689

Apple's Digital Audio Access Protocol serves a music library on TCP 3689 and advertises it over Bonjour so other computers can browse and play it. Apple TV and Remote apps have used related protocols on the same port.

On a home network

Macs and PCs with library sharing on, some NAS boxes with an iTunes or media server package, and older Apple TV and AirPort devices may listen on 3689.

If port 3689 is reachable from the internet

There is no reason to expose 3689 to the internet. It would let outsiders browse and stream your music library and puts old media-server code in front of attackers.

How to check whether it is open on your network

Check the media or iTunes server package on your NAS and the sharing settings in the Music app. A LAN port scan shows which devices answer on 3689.

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