Dropbox Protocol

Detection Information

The following page provides information on the Dropbox Protocol.

Protocol Description

Dropbox is a file hosting and storage service that is used to synchronize files across multiple computing devices. The Dropbox protocol - also called LAN Sync - allows computers on a local network to synchronize files across other computers.

Introduced

Version 2.88

Best Practices

Most Dropbox traffic is still transferred over standard SSL connections, but you should still see the Dropbox LAN Sync protocol in use when the Dropbox app is active on a target system.

Port Statistics

IP Protocol Flow Percent
UDP 17500 100%

Port Reference - RFC

  • TCP 17500 - Dropbox LanSync Protocol
  • UDP 17500 - Dropbox LanSync Discovery

Category

File Sharing

External Resources


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