Direct Connect
Direct Connect Protocol
Detection Information
The following page provides information on the Direct Connect Protocol.
Protocol Description
DirectConnect is a defunct peer-to-peer protocol that was popular in the early Napster era - 2000 to 2005. This protocol is for the history books.
Full Name
DirectConnect
Introduced
Version 2.88
Retired
Version 4.4.0
Category
File Sharing
External Resources
Protocol Detection
Do you know how much Direct Connect traffic flows through your network? Not all online File Sharing protocols are created equal. From unwanted cryptocurrency mining, to malware, to privacy breaches, and more.
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