How to allow apps through the firewall on Windows 10

• Open Windows Defender Security Center.
• Click on Firewall & network protection.
• Click the Allow an app through firewall link.
• Click the Change settings button.
• Check the app or feature you want to allow through the firewall.
• Check on which type of networks an app can access the network:
• Click OK.

How do I allow firewall exceptions in Windows 10?

How to allow apps through Windows Firewall

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Click on System and Security.
3. Click on Windows Firewall.
4. On the left-pane, click the Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall link.
5. Click on the Change settings button using an administrator account.
6. Check the app or service you want to allow.

How do I allow a program through my firewall?

To keep things running smoothly, you need to tell the Firewall which programs are safe.

• Choose Start→Control Panel→System and Security→Allow a Program through Windows Firewall.
• Select the check box(es) for the program(s) you want to allow through the firewall.