# nc
> Network utility for reading/writing data across TCP/UDP connections

**Category:** [[categories/explore-network-interactions-connecting|Explore Network Interactions > Connecting]] | **Tier:** Rich (FOR610)
**Docs:** [https://docs.remnux.org/discover-the-tools/explore+network+interactions/connecting](https://docs.remnux.org/discover-the-tools/explore+network+interactions/connecting)

## Usage
```bash
nc -l -p 3127
nc target_ip 80
```

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## FOR610
**Sections:** 1

#network #tcp #listener