Windows 10: Opening a Portal or FireWall exception

I would like to use Echolink on this computer like I have on my former computers. They all had an easy to reach list of firewall exceptions. I don't find it here. Where is it? I need to let Echolink use 5200 .

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firewall

Hi Jackie,

For you to be able to get to your firewall, please follow the steps below:

• Go to start Button.
• Open Windows defender Security Center.
• Then go to Firewall & network protection.
• Then choose a network profile.

We'll look forward to your response.

 

How to open port in Windows 10 Firewall?

Hi,



Follow the steps below and check if you are able to open a portal in Firewall on the computer.

• Press Windows logo + X keys on the keyboard and select
  Control panel from the context menu.
• Select System and Security from the options and click on
  Windows Firewall from right side panel of the window.
• Click on Advanced settings and select Inbound Rules from left side panel of the window.
• Click on New Rule under Actions tab from right side panel and select
  Port radio button from the window.
• Follow the onscreen instructions and check if the changes are effective.

Write to us with the status of opening port in the Windows 10 Firewall on the computer in the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

Windows Defender uninstalls Google Chrome and it's Modifiers

Hello Sofia,

Thank you for posting your concern in Microsoft community and we regret for the inconvenience. Let me assist you to resolve the issue.

At this point of time I suggest you to try your Windows firewall to make an exception rule. Follow the below steps.

To do so, follow the below steps to add an exception to the firewall list.

• Open Control Panel, and select Windows Firewall. Next click on "Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall"
  in the left pane in the window.
• To start making changes, you need to click "Change settings" located above the list of apps and features.

Note: that you need to be logged in as an administrator.

Let us know if the above suggestion helps.

Thank you.