User Datagram Protocol
This page provides IP protocol information on the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) detected by the Netify DPI engine. Please see the IP protocol catalog for information on other IP protocols.
UDP is the connectionless, lightweight transport protocol used for applications such as DNS, streaming media, and online gaming where speed matters most. Linux has a native handler for this IP protocol.
IP Protocol Details
- Name
- User Datagram Protocol
- Abbreviation
- UDP
- Status
- Active
- IANA Number
- 17
- IANA Keyword
- UDP
- Reference
- User Datagram Protocol
IP Protocol Status - Active
UDP was standardized in RFC 768 (1980), and is one of the two foundational Internet transport protocols and remains in universal active use.
IP Protocol Network Policy
UDP is used for DNS, VoIP, video streaming, online gaming, and countless connectionless application protocols, and is foundational to normal Internet and LAN operation.