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Open Windows Firewall Ports

Learn how to open ports on the windows firewall


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.

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