Question: How Do I Add a Port to Firewall in Linux?
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How do I allow 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 set firewall to allow a port?

To open a port (or set of ports) in your Windows firewall, you will want to open your control panel and go to your Windows Firewall settings tab inside your Security tab. Choose Advanced Settings. You will see the firewall window shows a list of rules in the left side.

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