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# How to disable Windows Firewall

This article will show you how to disable your Windows Firewall completely.

Wondering why connections aren't working towards your Windows VPS?

To start off, log into your Windows VPS

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 In the **Search** icon (bottom left), type in **Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security**

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 Once you've opened this application, you will be greeted with your Firewall properties. Please click **Windows Defender Firewall Properties**

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In the **Domain Profile** tab, turn the Firewall state from On (recommended) to **Off**

Additionally, turn the firewall staff for the **Private Profile** and **Public Profile** tabs to **Off**

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![Private Profile](https://1897376776-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Ma2FYOta3m4TCoZyVBG%2F-Ma2RgSIX3NC5h4Dzi3p%2F-Ma2SBPAXoPjHKTaeBRH%2Findex.php.png?alt=media\&token=7e5fca50-2488-4c71-a2de-9df26a15c9c9)

![Public Profile](https://1897376776-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Ma2FYOta3m4TCoZyVBG%2F-Ma2RgSIX3NC5h4Dzi3p%2F-Ma2SErSzWwPa-ZBa3JM%2Findex.php.png?alt=media\&token=26342090-acf7-4166-95fb-eea6d1187a30)

 Hit **Apply**, then you're all done!
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