Python HTTP Server

Start a simple HTTP server for file transfer

Curated and verified by Ahmad Alawneh, penetration tester (OSCP+, CRTE) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Tool

python3

Category

Utilities / File Transfer

Platform

linux

Requires

shell access

Protocols

HTTP

Open in Command Manager

Syntax

Angle-bracket tokens are placeholders — replace them with your target's values, or open this command in the app to fill them in and copy the result.

python3 -m http.server <port>

Examples

python3 -m http.server 8080

python3 -m http.server 80

Tags

python http file-transfer server utility

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