Open Windows Firewall Ports

Learn how to open ports on the windows firewall

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In most cases, you will need to open ports both in Windows Firewall and on the anti-DDoS provider’s dashboard (such as Path.net or GCore)

How to Open Ports in Windows Firewall on Windows Server 2022

1. Open Control Panel:

   • Click the Start menu, search for Control Panel, and open it.

2. Navigate to Windows Defender Firewall:

   • In the Control Panel, select System and Security.

   • Then, click Windows Defender Firewall.

3. Open Advanced Settings:

   • In the left sidebar, click on Advanced Settings.

   • This will open the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security window.

4. Create a New Inbound Rule:

   • In the left-hand panel, select Inbound Rules.

   • On the right side, click New Rule.

5. Select Port:

   • In the New Inbound Rule Wizard, select Port and click Next.

6. Choose Protocol and Port Number:

   • Choose TCP or UDP, depending on the protocol you need.

   • Enter the specific port number you want to open, then click Next.

7. Allow the Connection:

   • Select Allow the connection and click Next.

8. Apply to Network Profiles:

   • Choose when the rule applies (Domain, Private, Public) and click Next.

9. Name the Rule:

   • Give the rule a recognizable name (e.g., "Port 80 for Web Server") and click Finish.

Outbound Rule (Optional):

Repeat the steps under Outbound Rules if you need to open the port for outbound traffic as well.