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How Do I Allow Apps Through Norton Firewall?

Published in Computer Security 2 mins read

You can allow apps through Norton Firewall by following these steps:

  1. Open Norton Firewall:

    • Click the Norton icon in your system tray.
    • Select Firewall.
    • Click Settings.
  2. Navigate to the "Apps" section:

    • In the left-hand menu, click Apps.
  3. Add a new rule:

    • Click Add.
    • Select the app you want to allow from the list or browse to find it.
    • Choose the type of access you want to grant:
      • Full Access: Allows the app to access the internet and your network without restrictions.
      • Limited Access: Allows the app to access the internet but restricts its network access.
      • Blocked: Prevents the app from accessing the internet or your network.
  4. Set the rule's name and description (optional):

    • This will help you identify the rule later.
  5. Save the rule:

    • Click Apply to save the changes.

Example:

Let's say you want to allow your gaming app to access the internet without restrictions. You would:

  • Select Full Access in step 3.
  • Save the rule.

Now, your gaming app can access the internet and your network without being blocked by Norton Firewall.

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