Apple servers | Other servers |
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albert.apple.com | evintl-ocsp.verisign.com |
appldnld.apple.com | evsecure-ocsp.verisign.com |
configuration.apple.com | *.amazonaws.com |
*.cdn-apple.com | *.digicert.com |
deimos3.apple.com | *.symcb.com |
gg*.apple.com | *.symcd.com |
gs.apple.com | |
itunes.apple.com | |
*.itunes.apple.com | |
mesu.apple.com | |
*.mzstatic.com | |
skl.apple.com | |
swscan.apple.com | |
xp.apple.com |
Ports | TCP or UDP | Used by |
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80 | TCP | World Wide Web and services, iCloud, QuickTime Installer, iTunes Store and Radio, AirPlay |
443 | TCP | TLS websites and services, iTunes Store, iCloud authentication and DAV services |
123 | TCP/UDP | Network Time Protocol (NTP) used for network time server synchronization, AppleTV Network Time Server Sync |
554 | TCP/UDP | Streaming media players, AirPlay |
1900 | TCP | Bonjour Service |
3689 | TCP | DAAP, iTunes Music Sharing, AirPlay |
5223 | TCP | iCloud DAV Services (Contact, Calendars, and Bookmarks), Photo Stream |
5224 | TCP | Spotlight Suggestions |
5350 (UDP) | UDP | Bonjour Service |
5351 (UDP) | UDP | Bonjour Service |
5353 (UDP) | UDP | Bonjour, AirPlay, and Home Sharing Services |
8000-8999 | TCP | Web service, Internet Radio streams |
42000-42999 | TCP | Internet Radio streams |
Process | What it does |
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AppleMobileBackup.exe | Backs up the data on your iPhone or iPod touch |
AppleMobileDeviceHelper.exe | Listens for commands to help iTunes communicate with devices |
AppleMobileDeviceService.exe | Allows iTunes to recognize iPhone and iPod touch |
AppleMobileSync.exe | Synchronizes iPhone or iPod touch data with your computer |
distnoted.exe | Allows iTunes to sync with iPhone and iPod touch |
iPodService.exe | Allows iTunes to access devices |
iTunesHelper.exe | Listens for commands to help iTunes communicate with devices (such as iPod) |
iTunesPhotoProcessor.exe | Transcodes photos and artwork for devices |
MDCrashReportTool.exe | Extracts log reports from the device and submits them to Apple (if selected) |
mDNSResponder.exe | This lets iTunes discover services on the local network (music sharing, Apple TV, AirTunes). It's also known as Bonjour for Windows. |
SyncServer.exe | Coordinates the synchronization processes |
qttask.exe | This provides a QuickTime icon in the Notification area (system tray) of the Windows Task bar. This process might or might not appear, depending on your QuickTime setup and if the QuickTime icon is enabled in the Notification area. |
Process that depends on Sync configuration | What it does |
dotmacsyncclient.exe | Syncs the device with iCloud |
com.google.ContactSync.exe | Google contact syncing |
com.apple.IE.client.exe | Syncs the device with Internet Explorer |
com.apple.Outlook.client.exe | Syncs the device with Outlook |
com.apple.Safari.client.exe | Syncs the device with Safari |
com.apple.WindowsContacts.client.exe | Syncs the device with Windows Address Book / Windows Contacts |
com.apple.WindowsMail.client.exe | Syncs with Windows Mail |
com.yahoo.go.sync.client.exe | Syncs with Yahoo |