How to Add a Rule or Port to a Windows 10 Firewall
5How to Add a Rule or Port to a Windows 10 Firewall.
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The Windows’ Firewall is designed to protect the computer from potential cyber risks and malware. It does so by blocking certain applications from using the internet that might be a threat to the computer’s integrity. All applications use specific “ports” to communicate with their servers and the internet, these ports need to be opened for the applications.
When dealing with certain apps and processes on your Windows 10 PC, you might run issues if you aren't connecting properly to the internet. If you've come across a potential fix that involves opening a certain port in your firewall, you might be wondering what exactly that process entails. This is a problem that can arise in plenty of situations, but especially when attempting to set up a VPN. If you suspect Windows Firewall is part of your connectivity issue, here's how to open ports.
In some cases, the ports are opened automatically by the application and it has instant access to the internet. However, in some cases, the ports need to be opened manually and the application is blocked from using the internet until the ports are opened. In this article, we will discuss the complete method to open specific Firewall ports in Windows 10.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems. Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).