{"data":{"external_id":1458,"slug":"windows-firewall-release-port","title":"Open a Port in Windows Firewall","content":"In this article, we will explain how to open a specific port in the Windows Firewall.\nBy default, a Windows Server does not allow any external connections. Ports need to be explicitly opened.\nImagine you are running a Minecraft server on your Windows Server. Your colleagues can only connect through port 25565 once this port is opened in the Windows Firewall.\nCommon Standard Ports\nYou can open more than just your Minecraft server in the Firewall. A variety of standard ports are available to ensure you are well-prepared.\nApplication\nProtocols & Port(s)\nMinecraft Server\nTCP 25565\nTeamspeak\nUDP 9987 TCP 30033\nWebserver\nTCP 80, 443\nCS2 Server\nTCP 27015-27030, 27036-27037 UDP 4380, 27000-27031, 27036\nRDP\nTCP 3389\nPorts to use with Windows Firewall\nConnecting to Windows Server\nFirst, connect to your Windows Server. You must act as an Administrator.\nOpen Windows Firewall\nSearch for \u00e2\u0080\u009cFirewall\u00e2\u0080\u009d in the Start menu.\nOpen Windows Firewall\nOpen the entry named „Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security“. A new program will open.\nAdd a Rule\nIn the new window, you will see an entry named „Inbound Rules“ on the left. Right-click on it and select „New Rule“ from the context menu.\nAn assistant will open to help you create the rule.\nIn the first step, you will be asked what kind of rule you want to create. Since we want to open a port, choose Port as the rule type. Click Next.\nNow, identify which port and protocol your application uses.\nChoose the correct protocol TCP or UDP and then enter the ports that apply to your program in the „Specific local ports“ field. Then click Next.\nEntering ports in the new inbound rule assistant\nIn the next step, choose the action. Since we want to allow the connection, select „Allow the connection“. Click Next.\nIn the second-to-last step, choose which connections this rule should apply to. By default, all connections are already selected. You can leave it as is and click Next.\nThe final step is easy: Give the rule a name. We recommend you use the name of the application you are allowing, such as \u00e2\u0080\u009cMinecraft Server\u00e2\u0080\u009d. You can also add a description if you like.\nAssigning a name to an inbound firewall rule\nWith a click on „Finish“, you have successfully created the rule! The port is now open in the Windows Firewall and can be accessed from outside.\nIf you have any questions, please contact our support team. We are happy to help.","schema":null,"facts":[],"links":[{"type":"faq","url":"https:\/\/support.prepaid-hoster.de\/faq\/de\/dedicated-server\/welche-standard-ports-gibt-es.html","data":{"post_id":"56343","post_slug":"welche-standard-ports-gibt-es","post_cat_id":"4"}}]}}