Windows 10: How to allow Minecraft through Windows firewall

Discus and support How to allow Minecraft through Windows firewall in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My family cannot play Minecraft on LAN due to Windows firewall.When I disable the firewall, everything works. When I enable the firewall, nobody can... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by E M7, May 31, 2025 at 3:22 AM.

  1. E M7
    E M7 Win User

    How to allow Minecraft through Windows firewall


    My family cannot play Minecraft on LAN due to Windows firewall.When I disable the firewall, everything works. When I enable the firewall, nobody can connect to the host. It doesn't matter who hosts.We have other games that work perfectly on LAN with firewall enabled. All machines are Windows 11 Home, all brand new machines, fully updated, with no additional software except Minecraft, Steam and a couple of Steam games. There is no VPN. I have tried disconnecting the router and internet such that we are only connected via ethernet switch. All games except Minecraft continue to work on LAN. File

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    E M7, May 31, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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  2. STEEBOO
    Steeboo Win User

    Windows Firewall - how to allow access

    I believe that my firewall is blocking access to Family Tree Maker / Ancestry / MacKiev SYNC - I can't see any reference to any of these names in the allowed list ....

    I can't see any way of adding to the allowed list

    Any suggestions ?
     
    Steeboo, May 31, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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  3. RADNEY DRI
    Radney Dri Win User
    Windows 10 Firewall - how to add allowed programs?

    Hi,

    Let's try to resolve your concern. Follow the steps below on how you can add/allow Firewall exceptions on your device:

    • Search for Firewall using Cortana or the Search bar.
    • In the Windows Firewall window, choose
      Allow an app or feature through       Windows Firewall.
    • Click the Change Settings button, and then select the apps on your device that you want to allow or be exempted on the
      Firewall.
    • Click OK and then the Close button to close the
      Windows Firewall window.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Radney Dri, May 31, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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  4. AMIT(KUMAR)
    Amit(Kumar) Win User

    How to allow Minecraft through Windows firewall

    Allow an app through Windows Firewall

    Hello,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    I will help you regarding this.

    I request you to try the below steps:

    • Right click on Start menu icon.
    • Select Control Panel.
    • Now select Windows Firewall.
    • Select "Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall" from left hand side pane.
    • Select the app which you want to allow.


    I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



    Thank you.
     
    Amit(Kumar), May 31, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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