How to release a port in Windows Server Firewall

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a rule to allow communication over a specific port.

1. Open Advanced Firewall

1. Open the Windows search bar.
2. Search for Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.
3. Open the corresponding application.

2. Choose the rule type

In the left pane, choose one of the options:

• Inbound Rules: releases connections that arrive at the server.
• Outbound Rules: releases connections initiated by the server.

3. Create a port rule

1. In the right pane, click New Rule....
2. Select Port.
3. Click Next.

4. Set protocol and port

1. Choose TCP or UDP, depending on the application.
2. In Specific local ports, enter the desired port.
3. For multiple ports, separate the numbers with commas. For a range, use a hyphen, as in 1000-2000.
4. Click Next.

5. Allow the connection

1. Select Allow the connection.
2. Click Next.

6. Choose Network Profiles

Select the profiles to which the rule will be applied:

• Domain
• Private
• Public

Click Next.

7. Name the rule

1. Enter an easy-to-identify name, such as Allow port 8080.
2. Add a description if desired.
3. Click Finish.

Conclusion

The port has been released in the Windows Server Firewall. Traffic will be allowed according to the chosen protocol, profiles and direction.

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