mDNS / Bonjour Service Type Reference
Common mDNS / DNS-SD service type names with brief descriptions.
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| _http._tcp | Hypertext Transfer Protocol |
| _https._tcp | HTTPS |
| _ssh._tcp | Secure Shell |
| _sftp-ssh._tcp | SFTP over SSH |
| _printer._tcp | Line Printer Daemon |
| _ipp._tcp | Internet Printing Protocol |
| _ipps._tcp | Internet Printing Protocol Secure |
| _airplay._tcp | AirPlay |
| _raop._tcp | AirPlay (audio) |
| _googlecast._tcp | Google Cast / Chromecast |
| _smb._tcp | Server Message Block (file sharing) |
| _afpovertcp._tcp | Apple Filing Protocol |
| _workstation._tcp | Workstation |
| _companion-link._tcp | Apple Companion Link |
| _homekit._tcp | Apple HomeKit |
| _hap._tcp | HomeKit Accessory Protocol |
| _spotify-connect._tcp | Spotify Connect |
| _xmpp-client._tcp | XMPP client |
| _imap._tcp | IMAP |
| _smtp._tcp | SMTP |
| _pop3._tcp | POP3 |
| _caldav._tcp | CalDAV |
| _carddav._tcp | CardDAV |
| _daap._tcp | Digital Audio Access Protocol (iTunes) |
| _dpap._tcp | Digital Photo Access Protocol |
| _eppc._tcp | Apple Remote Events |
| _rfb._tcp | Remote Framebuffer (VNC) |
| _nfs._tcp | Network File System |
| _ldap._tcp | Lightweight Directory Access Protocol |
| _workstation._tcp | SMB Workstation |
About this tool
Reference for the _service._transport names used by Bonjour, Avahi and other zero-config networking implementations.