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PORT 3001 / TCPDev & LocalhostExposure Risk: Low

Port 3001: Node.js / Next.js Fallback & Uptime Kuma — Secondary Node.js Dev Server, NestJS API & Uptime Kuma

Commonly used as the fallback port when Port 3000 is in use, or as the dedicated backend API port alongside a frontend on 3000. Inspect or free with `npx castov port 3001`.

Default Service
Node.js / Next.js Fallback & Uptime Kuma
Process: node
Transport Protocol
TCP
IANA Registered Port 3001
Docker Port Flag
-p 3001:3001
Container to Host Mapping

How to Check & Kill Process on Port 3001 (EADDRINUSE Fix)

macOS & Linux (lsof / kill)
# Find process using port 3001
sudo lsof -i :3001

# Instantly kill process on port 3001
lsof -ti:3001 | xargs kill -9
Windows (PowerShell & CMD)
# Find PID listening on port 3001
netstat -ano | findstr :3001

# Force kill by PID
taskkill /PID <PID_NUMBER> /F
Cross-Platform Node.js One-Liner
# Kill port 3001 via npx
npx kill-port 3001

# Or diagnose via Castov CLI
npx castov fix "EADDRINUSE :::3001"
Linux Firewall (UFW) & Connectivity Test
# Test if port 3001 is reachable
nc -zv localhost 3001

# Allow or deny port 3001 in UFW
sudo ufw allow 3001/tcp
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port 3001

What is Port 3001 used for?

Port 3001 is the standard network port for Node.js / Next.js Fallback & Uptime Kuma (Secondary Node.js Dev Server, NestJS API & Uptime Kuma) operating over TCP. The typical system daemon or process is node.

How do I kill a process running on Port 3001 (EADDRINUSE)?

On macOS and Linux, run: lsof -ti:3001 | xargs kill -9 (or npx kill-port 3001). On Windows PowerShell/CMD, run: netstat -ano | findstr :3001 and then taskkill /PID <PID> /F.

Is it safe to expose Port 3001 to the internet?

Port 3001 has a Low security risk profile. Commonly used as the fallback port when Port 3000 is in use, or as the dedicated backend API port alongside a frontend on 3000. Inspect or free with `npx castov port 3001`.

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