Port 9293PlayStation Remote Play

Port 9293 is primarily associated with Sony's PlayStation Remote Play service, enabling users to remotely connect and stream gameplay from their PlayStation console to compatible devices across a network or over the internet. The service facilitates a seamless remote gaming experience by transmitting video and input controls between the console and client device..

transport
tcp

single transport

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
unofficial

used by convention

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
5,493

rank 877 of 993 · top 88%

Technical Details

what runs on :9293

Sony's PlayStation Remote Play utilizes port 9293 to facilitate communication between PlayStation consoles and remote client devices, such as PCs, smartphones, or PlayStation Vita. It allows users to remotely access their console, rendering game video on the client while transmitting controller inputs back to the console using proprietary protocols over TCP.

The technical design relies on real-time video streaming coupled with low-latency input relay to ensure an interactive gaming experience. The initial connection usually involves authentication and device pairing, followed by continuous exchange of video, audio, and control data through the port during use. While port 9293 supports TCP traffic predominantly, it may leverage additional ports and protocols for optimal performance.

Typically, Remote Play requires network configurations that allow inbound and outbound TCP communication on port 9293. This is sometimes complemented by UPnP or manual port forwarding on routers to enable external connectivity, especially when traversing NAT or firewalls, providing reliable remote access over the internet.

Security Information

exposure of :9293

risk score

4/ 10caution

worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.

remote access averages 4.0 across 110 ports — this one sits level with it.

in transit

cleartext

credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path

assignment

unofficial

used by convention, not registered — what answers here varies by deployment

reachable over

tcp

every listening transport is another surface to filter at the edge

security overview

Common Vulnerabilities:

  • Exposure of port 9293 externally without proper access control can potentially allow unauthorized connection attempts.
  • If authentication mechanisms are weak or compromised, attackers might hijack or monitor remote sessions.
  • Lack of encryption increases the risk of packet sniffing, enabling interception of video streams or user inputs.
  • The proprietary nature of the protocol may hide unreported vulnerabilities that could be exploited.

Common Mitigations:

  • Restrict external access to port 9293 using firewall rules or VPNs to trusted clients.
  • Ensure strong authentication and enable two-factor authentication if available.
  • Keep console firmware and Remote Play apps updated to patch security vulnerabilities.
  • Avoid exposing the console directly to the internet; instead leverage secure tunneling techniques.
  • Monitor network traffic for suspicious connection attempts and enforce intrusion detection measures.

the 8 most looked-up other ports in remote access — 110 ports carry that label.

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • safe13%
  • caution88%

0 of 8 encrypted