Disabling the Windows Firewall is easy and usually takes less than 10 minutes.
The screenshots in this section apply to Windows 10 only.
Your screen will look slightly different if you’re using Windows 8 or Windows 7.
If you’re viewing theControl Panel appletsin icon view, just skip down to the next step.
Depending on how your rig is set up, it might instead be calledWindows Defender Firewall.
SelectTurn Windows Firewall on or offon the left side of the screen.
go for the bubble next toTurn off Windows Firewall (not recommended).
you could deactivate the Windows Firewall for private networks only, just for public networks, or for both.
SelectOKto save the changes.
SelectControl Panelfrom the Start menu.
ChooseSecurityfrom the category list.
ChooseTurn Windows Firewall on or offon the left side of the window.
Open theGeneraltab and snag the bubble next toOff (not recommended).
SelectOKto apply the changes.
Go toStartand thenControl Panel.
SelectNetwork and Internet Connections.
If you’re viewing the “Classic View” of Control Panel, openNetwork Connectionsand skip to Step 4.
ChooseNetwork Connectionsunder theor pick a Control Panel iconsection.
Right-click or tap-and-hold your online grid connection and chooseProperties.
Open theAdvancedtab and selectSettings.
Choose theOff (not recommended)radio button.
Windows Firewall controls can also be opened with a simple shortcut via the Run dialog box or Command Prompt.
Just enter this command:control firewall.cpl.
SelectOKin this window and thenOKagain in thePropertieswindow of your connection connection.
you’re able to also close theNetwork Connectionswindow.
SelectFirewall & internet protection>Public Networkand turn off the switch underMicrosoft Defender Firewall.
SelectStart, search for and selectWindows Defender Firewall.
SelectAllow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
UnderAllow apps to communicate through Windows Defender Firewall, check the box next toMinecraft.
From the Apple menu, selectSystem Preferences>Security & Privacy.
If your firewall is on, selectTurn off FirewallorFirewall Optionsto manage more configs.
