# Open Ports (Port Forwarding)

A firewall controls the incoming and outgoing traffic between the server and the Internet. Opened ports can be a security risk, due to which not every port is automatically opened.

If opened ports are needed for a game server or certain applications, a port forward must be performed.

Click on Windows Button and Search "**Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security**" :

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&#x20;Right Click on "**Inbound Rules**" and Select "**New Rule**" :

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With this new rule, the "**Port**" is selected as the "**Rule type**" and confirmed with "**Next" :**

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Choose between **TCP** or **UDP** for your application and enter the desired port number to forward under "**Specific local ports**" Then click "**Next**" :

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Select "**Allow The Connection**" and Click "**Next**" :

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{% hint style="info" %}
**INFO:**\
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With "**Name**" only a name for this new "**Rule**" must be entered, this can be freely selected.

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You should choose a name that is still unused and unique so that it can be found under "**Incoming rule**" or "**Outgoing rule**".
{% endhint %}

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As soon as "**Finish**" is confirmed with the button, the rule is activated and the port is forwarded.

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