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Please note this is for Linux VPS, if you host MT5 Forex VPS <\/a>with us or game servers, please use the Windows Firewall guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a simple and powerful firewall tool used to manage iptables on Linux servers. In this guide, you’ll learn how to install UFW and configure it properly to secure your Linux VPS.<\/p>\n\n

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What is UFW?<\/h2>\n\n

UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a user-friendly firewall management tool for Ubuntu and Debian-based systems. It allows you to easily open and close ports, allow services, and secure your server.<\/p>\n\n

It is commonly used to:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Allow SSH access (Port 22)<\/li>\n
  • Allow web traffic (Port 80 & 443)<\/li>\n
  • Block unauthorized access<\/li>\n
  • Protect against brute-force attacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
    \n\n

    Step 1: Connect to Your Server via SSH<\/h2>\n\n
    ssh root@your-server-ip<\/pre>\n\n
    Replace your-server-ip<\/code> with your VPS IP address.<\/p>\n\n
    \n\n
    Step 2: Update Your System<\/h2>\n\n
    \napt update\napt upgrade -y\n<\/pre>\n\n
    \n\n
    Step 3: Install UFW<\/h2>\n\n
    apt install ufw -y<\/pre>\n\n
    Once installed, verify the status:<\/p>\n\n
    ufw status<\/pre>\n\n
    You should see:<\/p>\n\n
    Status: inactive<\/pre>\n\n
    \n\n
    \u26a0 IMPORTANT: Allow SSH Before Enabling UFW<\/h2>\n\n
    If you enable UFW without allowing SSH, you may lock yourself out of your VPS.<\/p>\n\n
    Allow SSH first:<\/p>\n\n
    ufw allow ssh<\/pre>\n\n
    Or if using a custom SSH port (example: 2222):<\/p>\n\n
    ufw allow 2222\/tcp<\/pre>\n\n
    \n\n
    Step 4: Allow Common Ports<\/h2>\n\n
    Allow HTTP (Port 80)<\/h3>\n
    ufw allow 80\/tcp<\/pre>\n\n
    Allow HTTPS (Port 443)<\/h3>\n
    ufw allow 443\/tcp<\/pre>\n\n
    Allow Specific Port (Example: 8080)<\/h3>\n
    ufw allow 8080\/tcp<\/pre>\n\n
    \n\n
    Step 5: Enable UFW<\/h2>\n\n
    ufw enable<\/pre>\n\n
    Type y<\/strong> to confirm.<\/p>\n\n
    Check status:<\/p>\n\n
    ufw status verbose<\/pre>\n\n
    \n\n
    Basic UFW Commands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Command<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    ufw status<\/td>\nShow firewall status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ufw enable<\/td>\nEnable firewall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ufw disable<\/td>\nDisable firewall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ufw allow [port]<\/td>\nAllow specific port<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ufw delete allow [port]<\/td>\nRemove allowed rule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ufw reset<\/td>\nReset all rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n
    \n\n
    Recommended Secure Configuration<\/h2>\n\n
    For most VPS setups:<\/p>\n\n
    \nufw default deny incoming\nufw default allow outgoing\nufw allow ssh\nufw allow 80\nufw allow 443\nufw enable\n<\/pre>\n\n
    This configuration:<\/p>\n
      \n
    • Blocks all incoming traffic by default<\/li>\n
    • Allows outgoing connections<\/li>\n
    • Allows SSH and web traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
      \n\n
      How to Allow Access from a Specific IP<\/h2>\n\n
      For extra security, allow SSH only from your IP:<\/p>\n\n
      ufw allow from YOUR.IP.ADDRESS.HERE to any port 22<\/pre>\n\n
      \n\n
      How to Block an IP Address<\/h2>\n\n
      ufw deny from 123.456.78.90<\/pre>\n\n
      \n\n
      How to View Numbered Rules<\/h2>\n\n
      ufw status numbered<\/pre>\n\n
      To delete a rule by number:<\/p>\n\n
      ufw delete 2<\/pre>\n\n
      \n\n
      Common Issues & Fixes<\/h2>\n\n
      Locked Out of Server?<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Use your VPS provider console access<\/li>\n
      • Run: ufw disable<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
        Port Still Closed?<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Ensure the application is running<\/li>\n
        • Check cloud provider firewall settings<\/li>\n
        • Verify correct TCP\/UDP protocol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
          \n\n
          Security Tips<\/h2>\n\n
            \n
          • Change default SSH port<\/li>\n
          • Disable root login<\/li>\n
          • Install Fail2Ban<\/li>\n
          • Regularly review UFW rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
            \n\n
            You’re All Set \ud83d\ude80<\/h2>\n\n
            You have successfully installed and configured UFW on your Linux VPS. Your server is now significantly more secure.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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