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# How to Fix Windows Firewall Blocking Specific Ports on a VPS

| If specific ports are being blocked by the Windows Firewall on a VPS, you can configure the firewall to allow the necessary ports. Follow these detailed steps to resolve the issue effectively:


1. First, search Windows for a **Windows Defender Firewall**:


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/4/1/3/5413a8a0321f3000/image_109ocdv.png)

2. Click on **Advanced Settings**:


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/4/1/3/5413a8a0321f3000/image_1htb5ba.png)

3. Go to **Inbound Rules** and click on **New Rule**:


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/4/1/3/5413a8a0321f3000/image_1ski7rt.png)

4. Select **Port** and click **Next**:


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/4/1/3/5413a8a0321f3000/image_183adsx.png)

5. Choose from selected options based on a Port type(in our case TCP) and **enter the number of the Port you want to add**. In our case- it’s **Port 80** (we’re using port 80 to ensure the website or application hosted on a server is accessible to users) then click **Next**: 


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/4/1/3/5413a8a0321f3000/image_16dh3ew.png)

6. There is additional step when setting up this specific port. Check **Allow the Connection** and click **Next:**


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/4/1/3/5413a8a0321f3000/image_jqgvhq.png)

7. On the next step- **you can specify when the rule apply**. Choose from the selected options and click **Next**:


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/4/1/3/5413a8a0321f3000/image_3iilse.png)

8. Give the rule a name (In our case "Allow Port 80") and click **Finish**:


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/4/1/3/5413a8a0321f3000/image_1go07gq.png)

* **Looking to set up a custom RDP Port for secure remote access? Check out this guide!**: [How to setup RDP custom port and configure firewall](https://tradingvps.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-setup-rdp-custom-port-and-configure-firewall-7yz4ok)