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#352Beginner
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Security
15 min

Set Up Basic Firewall with UFW

Configure UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) for basic network security.

Tools & Technologies
UFWFirewallSecurityNetwork
Objective

Enable and configure UFW to control incoming and outgoing traffic.

Requirements
  • Install UFW
  • Set default policies
  • Allow SSH
  • Allow HTTP/HTTPS
  • Enable firewall
Tips

Always allow SSH before enabling. Use port numbers or service names. Delete rules with ufw delete. Disable with ufw disable.

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Beginner(Approachable)

15 min

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5

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4

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Security

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