Windows
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Networking
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Windows portqry equivalent in Linux
Tests if a remote TCP port is reachable.
Windows
→
portqry
Linux equivalents
nc -vz host port
nc -vz host port
nc -vz host port
Overview
What this command does
Tests if a remote TCP port is reachable.
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
Query TCP port
Tests if a remote TCP port is reachable.
nc -vz host port
Query TCP port
nc --help
Show command help when supported
man nc
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
nc -vz host port
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: portqry
nc -vz host portReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
nc -vz host port | Query TCP port |
nc --help | Show command help when supported |
man nc | 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 | nc -vz host port |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | nc -vz host port |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | nc -vz host port |
Same command on this distribution. |
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