# How to disable Windows Firewall

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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