How Do I Open a Specific Port in Linux?
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How do I open a port in Linux?

Use sudo ufw allow [port number] to open a port.

  1. If the port you’re opening is for a service listed in /etc/services , you just type the service’s name instead of the port number. …
  2. To open a specific range of ports, use the syntax sudo ufw allow 6000:6007/tcp , replacing 6000:6007 with the actual range.

How do I open a specific port?

How to open ports in Windows?

  1. Open Windows Start menu, and click the “Settings” icon, choose “Network&Internet”, and “Windows Firewall”
  2. Find the “Advanced Settings” window and locate “Inbound Rules” on the left side of the panel.
  3. Click on “New Rule” on the right and choose “Port” option.
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