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Port 25

Conventionally used by SMTP. Port assignments are conventions, so confirm the actual listener before you write a rule around this number.

TCPEncrypted: Optional

Protocols on this port

SMTP

Server to server mail transfer

Security: Require STARTTLS; never operate an open relay

TCP · Encrypted: Optional

Where this port appears in the documentation

Exposure guidance

Decide reachability from the identity of the caller, not from the port number. If the service on this port carries credentials or administrative control, restrict it to an administrative network, require strong authentication, and log every session that reaches it.

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