How to enable a port in Windows firewall?

Opening a port in Windows Firewall is crucial for allowing applications or services to communicate through your system. This guide will quickly show you how to enable ports to ensure smooth operation and connectivity.

Press "Win + R" type "control" and press Enter to open the Control Panel.

Navigate to "System and Security" > "Windows Defender Firewall".

In the Windows Defender Firewall window, click on "Advanced settings" on the left.

In the "Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security" window, select "Inbound Rules" on the left.

Click "New Rule" on the right pane.

Choose "Port" and click "Next".

Select "TCP" and specify the port number. The default RDP port is 3389. Enter "3389" in the "Specific local ports" field. Then, click "Next".

On the next window, Choose "Allow the connection" and click "Next".

Select the network profiles (Domain, Private, Public) where the rule should apply and click "Next".

Specify a name for the rule and click "Finish".

Done, Now use an online port checker or a network tool to verify that the port is open and accessible.