No. rapportd connects to your own iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and other Macs on the local network.
It runs as your user from /usr/libexec/rapportd.
rapportd listens on UDP 3722 and a TCP port chosen at startup, and its connections go to link-local IPv6 addresses (fe80::), meaning devices on your own network. That's why network monitors show it talking to unfamiliar-looking addresses: they're your other Apple devices. Denying it in the firewall breaks Handoff and Universal Clipboard.
Facts
- Owner
- Apple (part of macOS)
- Network-related
- Yes
- Typical ports
- 3722
- Block it?
- Don’t block it
What it connects to
| Host | Country | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Your other Apple devices (link-local fe80:: addresses) | LAN | Continuity: Handoff, Universal Clipboard, AirDrop discovery |
Should you worry?
No. rapportd connects to your own iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and other Macs on the local network. The firewall may ask whether rapportd can accept incoming connections; allowing it keeps Continuity working.
Frequently asked questions
What is rapportd?
The macOS daemon for communication between your Apple devices, used by Handoff, Universal Clipboard, AirPlay and other Continuity features.
Why does rapportd want to accept incoming connections?
Your other Apple devices connect to it for Continuity. Allow it unless you don't use those features.
Is rapportd safe?
Yes. It's an Apple system daemon, and its connections are to devices on your local network signed into your Apple Account.