Windows
Linux
Networking
Ports
Windows netstat -ano equivalent in Linux
Lists TCP/UDP sockets with process information.
Windows
→
netstat -ano
Linux equivalents
ss -tunlp
ss -tunlp
ss -tunlp
Overview
What this command does
Lists TCP/UDP sockets with process information.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show listening ports and processes
Lists TCP/UDP sockets with process information.
ss -tunlp
Show listening ports and processes
ss --help
Show command help when supported
man ss
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
ss -tunlp
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: netstat -ano
ss -tunlpReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
ss -tunlp | Show listening ports and processes |
ss --help | Show command help when supported |
man ss | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | ss -tunlp |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | ss -tunlp |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | ss -tunlp |
Same command on this distribution. |
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