# How to access the server firewall in HestiaCP?

The **Firewall** will allow you to open or close IP connections or UDP/TCP ports.

To access the Firewall, follow these steps:

1. Click on the gear icon in the top menu.
2. Then, go to the **Firewall** option.

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Among the **Firewall** options you will find, the most useful ones are:

1. **Add Rule:** This will allow you to open or close IP connections or TCP/UDP ports.
2. **Banned IP Addresses:** You will see a list of blocked IPs that you can unblock if necessary.

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**Add Rule**

To open or close a connection, you will need to:

1. Define the action to take.
2. Choose the protocol you want to affect.
3. Write the port you want to open or close.
4. Write the IP address you want to open or close.
5. Finally, you will need to save the rule using the **Save** button located at the top right.

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