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keywords: [NETworkManager, Windows Firewall, Windows Defender Firewall, firewall rules, inbound, outbound, network security]
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NETworkManager introduces a new feature: the `Firewall`. You can now manage Windows Firewall rules created by NETworkManager directly from within the app — no more jumping between MMC snap-ins for day-to-day tasks.
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NETworkManager introduces a new feature, the `Firewall`. You can now manage Windows Firewall rules created by NETworkManager directly from within the app — no more jumping between MMC snap-ins for day-to-day tasks.
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This is especially useful if you frequently spin up local services (lab environments, dev boxes, game servers, small internal tools) and need a quick and repeatable way to open or block ports, restrict traffic to specific IP ranges, or scope rules to profiles like **Domain**, **Private**, or **Public**.
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- View firewall rules created by NETworkManager
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- Add new inbound or outbound rules
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- Edit existing rules (the same dialog is used for both Add and Edit)
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- Edit existing rules
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- Enable or disable rules quickly
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- Delete rules you no longer need
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- Copy or export rule information
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## Administrator privileges
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Like editing the hosts file, managing firewall rules requires elevated rights.
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If NETworkManager is not running as administrator, the Firewall view is **read-only**. Use the **Restart as administrator** button to relaunch NETworkManager with the required privileges.
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Managing firewall rules requires elevated rights. If NETworkManager is not running as administrator, the Firewall view is **read-only**. Use the **Restart as administrator** button to relaunch NETworkManager with the required privileges.
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## Try it now
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