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This is a list of articles that list different types or classifications of communication protocols used in computer networks.

Lists of protocols

Topic	List
TCP- and UDP-based protocols	List of TCP and UDP port numbers
Automation	List of automation protocols
Bluetooth	List of Bluetooth protocols
File transfer	Comparison of file transfer protocols
Instant messaging	Comparison of instant messaging protocols
Internet Protocol	List of IP protocol numbers
Link aggregation	List of Nortel protocols
OSI protocols	List of network protocols (OSI model)
Protocol stacks	List of network protocol stacks
Routing	List of ad hoc routing protocols
	List of routing protocols
Web services	List of web service protocols

See also

• List of network buses
• List of network scientists
• Outline of computing