Opening Ports on a VPS (Windows or Linux) Print

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If you order a VPS and want to host a game, web or anything that requires open ports then here’s a guide for you! 



For Windows OS

  • To open ports on Windows you'll need to go to "Advance Defender Firewall with Advanced Security" 
    Windows Firewall
  • Click “Inbound Rules” then on the right side menu click “New Rule” 
  • A new window will open, click on the option “Port” then follow the built in guide to open the port
  • The Port should now be open once you have completed the above




For Ubuntu OS

- Install UFW: If UFW is not already installed on your system, run the following command to install it:

sudo apt-get install ufw

- Check the status of UFW: Before making any changes, it's a good idea to check the current status of UFW. Run the following command:

sudo ufw status

- Allow incoming connections: To allow incoming connections on a specific port, run the following command, replacing "port_number" with the desired port number (tcp or udp can be added to open that required protocol):

sudo ufw allow port_number/tcp

- Check UFW rules: To view the rules that UFW is currently following, run the following command:

sudo ufw show added

- Enable UFW: Once you have added the necessary rules, you can enable UFW by running the following command:

sudo ufw enable

 

That's it! You have successfully enabled and opened a port using UFW. Remember to check the UFW status regularly to ensure that it's configured as desired.

 

 

 


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