- Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
- Identify the process that listens on it (commands below) before opening it in a firewall.
- Expose a service only to the networks that use it.
Port 3679: Newton Dock
Port 3679 is assigned by IANA to newton-dock (Newton Dock).
How newton-dock works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 3679 and the newton-dock service answers.
- Transport
- TCP · UDP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned1 registered service
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 3679 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 3679. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 3679
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| newton-dock | 3679 | TCP, UDP | Newton Dock | - | 2025-01-23 |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 3679, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :3679' # process listening on 3679
sudo lsof -nP -i :3679macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :3679
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 3679 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 3679 netstat -ano | findstr :3679
From another machine
nmap -p 3679 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 3679 <host> nc -zv <host> 3679
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 3679/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 3679" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 3679 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 3679 used for?
Port 3679 is assigned by IANA to newton-dock (Newton Dock).
Is port 3679 TCP or UDP?
Port 3679 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 3679?
It depends on the program that listens on it. Open it only for a service you know and only to the networks that need it. Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
How do I check if port 3679 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :3679'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :3679", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :3679" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 3679 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.