How to Set Up a Firewall Rule

Windows Firewall

1. Open Windows Firewall:

• Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall.

• Click on Advanced settings on the left side.

 

2. Create a New Rule:

• In the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security window, select Inbound Rules or Outbound Rules depending on the type of rule you want to create.
• Click on New Rule… on the right side.

 

3. Choose Rule Type:

• Select Program if you want to create a rule for a specific program.
• Select Port if you want to create a rule for a specific port.
• Select Predefined if you want to use a pre-configured rule.
• Select Custom for more advanced configurations.

 

4. Configure the Rule:

• If you selected Program, specify the path of the program you want to control.
• If you selected Port, specify the port number you want to allow or block.
• Set the action to Allow the connection or Block the connection.
• Choose the profiles that the rule will apply to (Domain, Private, Public).

 

 

5. Name and Finish:

• Name the rule and provide a description (optional).
• Click Finish to create the rule.