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Source Engine Server (Rare)
Port 27014 is occasionally used by dedicated servers running the Source engine to facilitate multiplayer gaming sessions. It supports communication between game clients and servers, typically when other standard Source engine ports are unavailable or reconfigured. Its use is generally unofficial and less common, serving niche or auxiliary purposes in game hosting and server management environments..
Overview:
Port 27014 is part of an unofficial range associated with the Source engine developed by Valve. While the primary Source engine network communications usually take place over more frequently used ports such as 27015 and 27005, 27014 serves as an auxiliary or fallback communication port for dedicated game servers hosting titles like Counter-Strike, Team Fortress, or Garry’s Mod.
Functionality:
It facilitates various networking functions including server listing, matchmaking, client-server communication, and sometimes data transfer for in-game assets. Game administrators might configure this port to reduce conflicts or mitigate load balancing issues, especially when hosting multiple server instances on a single host.
Network Considerations:
Since it is unofficial and used less frequently, there is little standardized documentation. The port generally works over UDP for fast packet delivery, but implementations can vary. Its unassigned and infrequent nature means deployments might differ substantially between gaming communities and server setups.