Windows – How do I add firewall rules ?

Click on the Tools and Settings -> Select Firewall

windows firewall option

Click on Firewall Rules tab.

Firewall rules tab

Click on Add Firewall Rule

Add firewall rule option

Check Enable rule tick box.
Enter rule name ensure something meaningful, port value / port range

Rule information

Note: This allows connections on port(s) specified from any IP address. If you wish to secure the port(s) to a specific IP addresses / range this a more advanced guide.

Securing ports – advanced firewall rules scopes using RDP.


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