It also covers how to let specific apps bypass the firewall.

How to Turn Off the Windows 11 Firewall

Windows 11 has a built-in firewall calledMicrosoft/Windows Defender Firewall.

ChooseFirewall & web connection protection.

Settings highlighted in Windows 11.

In theMicrosoft Defender Firewallsection, go for the toggle to turn it off or on.

Your rig may be vulnerable.

How Do I Disable a Specific Firewall software?

Privacy & security highlighted in Windows 11 settings.

SelectBrowse, and locate the app you want to add.

SelectOKto allow the app to bypass your Windows 11 firewall.

Is Turning Off the Windows 11 Firewall Safe?

Windows Security highlighted in Windows 11 Privacy & Security.

Disabling the Windows Defender Firewall is only safe if you haveother firewall softwarerunning on your gear.

If you dont, then disabling the Windows 11 firewall opens your unit up to external attacks.

SelectTurn off Windows Firewall (not recommended).

Open Windows Security highlighted in Windows 11 security.

Firewall & network protection highlighted in Windows security settings.

Public Network highlighted in Windows 11 firewall and network protection settings.

The Microsoft Defender Firewall toggle highlighted in Windows 11.

Allow an app through firewall highlighted in Windows 11 Firewall & network protection settings.

Change settings highlighted in Windows Defender Firewall settings.

Allow another app highlighted in Windows Defender Firewall Settings.

Browse highlighted in the allow an app menu in Windows 11 firewall settings.

Add highlighted in Windows 11 firewall settings.

OK highlighted in Windows 11 firewall settings.