python bind socket.error: [Errno 13] Permission denied

You can’t bind to port numbers lower than 1024 as a unprivileged user.

So you should either:

  • Use a port number larger than 1024 (recommended)
  • Or run the script as a privileged user

Harder, but more secure solution if it’s really necessary to accept from 111:

  • Run the as unprivileged on a higher port, and forward port 111 to it externally.

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