How to Fix the “111 Connection Refused” Error on Shared Hosting at HostGator

If you’re a HostGator user, it’s crucial to be aware of the commonly used ports for various services. Understanding these ports can help you troubleshoot connectivity issues and ensure smooth operation of your applications. In this guide, we will list the allowed ports by HostGator and show you how to request additional ports, such as those needed for Apple push notifications.

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Commonly Used Ports by HostGator

Below is a list of the commonly used ports provided by HostGator. These ports are essential for various web services, including HTTP, SSL, FTP, SFTP, Webdisk, MySQL, MSSQL, and SSH. Make sure to use the correct port numbers when configuring your applications.

• HTTP: 80
• SSL: 443
• FTP: 21
• FTPs: 990
• SFTP: 22
• SFTP Shared/Reseller Servers: 2222
• Webdisk: 2077
• Webdisk – SSL: 2078
• MySQL: 3306
• MSSQL: 1433
• SSH: 22
• SSH Shared/Reseller Servers: 2222

Requesting Additional Ports for Apple Push Notifications

If you need to use ports 2195 or 2196 to connect with Apple push notifications, these are not opened by default. You will need to contact HostGator technical support to request that these ports be opened for you. This is considered a port issue and can be resolved through a support ticket.

Steps to Request Additional Ports

1. Log in to your HostGator account.
2. Navigate to the support section and open a new support ticket.
3. Specify that you need ports 2195 and 2196 opened for Apple push notifications.
4. Submit the ticket and wait for a response from the technical support team.

Once your request is processed, the ports should be opened, allowing you to connect with Apple push notifications seamlessly.