How do I open in a port in the Windows firewall?

If you need to configure the Windows Firewall to allow incoming connections on specific ports, here's how you can do it:

1. Open Windows Defender Firewall Settings:

   • Press Win + R to open the search bar.
   • Type "wf.msc" and hit enter.
   • In the left pane, click on "Advanced settings." This will open the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security window.

2. Create Inbound Rule:

   • In the left pane, click on "Inbound Rules."
   • In the right pane, click on "New Rule..." to open the New Inbound Rule Wizard.

3. Select Rule Type:

   • Choose "Port" and click Next.

4. Specify Port:

   • Choose "TCP" and enter the port(s) in the "Specific local ports" field.
   • Click Next.

5. Choose Action:

   • Select "Allow the connection" and click Next.

6. Choose Profile:

   • Click Next.

7. Name and Finish:

   • Enter a name for your rule, e.g., "Web Server - TCP."
   • Click Finish.

8. Repeat for UDP (if needed):

   • Follow the same steps, but this time choose "UDP" in step 4.

9. Verify Rules:

   • In the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security window, ensure that your new inbound rules for TCP and UDP on the port(s) are listed.