# Firewall Exceptions

Windows and some other OS will require a firewall exception for the masqnode.exe process to send/receive traffic through the required ports.

Below is a Windows guide through the settings in Control Panel

**Repeat the steps for Outbound rule**

![Open Control Panel and go to System and Security](/files/ZdnjL4acwHPggR9C9ydL)

![Go to Windows Defender](/files/4pAMXbQ9edua7dIQbCuv)

![Click Advanced Settings](/files/XK3HHUKATs6SHoBey8PW)

![Find Inbound/Outbound Rules selections](/files/VYJUWeJsb4pPYJT9HwWH)

![Set New Inbound Rule](/files/70th0n6pkG8gsIwteqxd)

![Set TCP Rule and your Clandestine Port number](/files/acIYEbC2PmzgvqqgAfVG)

![Allow Connection](/files/lkxUBtEcBzVvfAIPUOyu)

![Select all options](/files/cjziPHZYzPCoKCFe94ab)

![Name Rule if you wish](/files/HSzb8Cv2EZP3lNYWXmlt)

### **Repeat the steps for Outbound rule**


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