> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://knowledgebase.newyorkcityservers.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Firewall

> Create and manage custom firewall rules for your VPS

The manage firewall page allows users to create and manage custom firewall rules for their VPS. Secure your VPS your way!

## Where To Find Firewall

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit Products & Services Page">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/WMlVozYPSAQvJZaz/images/billing/cancellation1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WMlVozYPSAQvJZaz&q=85&s=49179704c07227cc2356d8bb21e83a92" alt="Cancellation1.png" width="1572" height="659" data-path="images/billing/cancellation1.png" />

    Visit the ["My Products & Services" page](https://newyorkcityservers.com/billing/clientarea.php), and find the specific service that you wish to manage. Click on the three dots to the right side, and then click "View Details".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate Firewall">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/OurJ78bpEqa2J1tj/images/management/firewall1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OurJ78bpEqa2J1tj&q=85&s=788ad190b4e29fbb1695a1a2f74b07c2" alt="Firewall1.png" width="1143" height="869" data-path="images/management/firewall1.png" />

    Scroll down the page until you locate the "VPS Security" section. Look for the Firewall option inside of the security center section.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Create & Manage Custom Firewall Rules

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/P4wXOJqrINCyVMqA/images/management/firewall2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=P4wXOJqrINCyVMqA&q=85&s=33cae2c13137af89da09e078d4b56c62" alt="Firewall2.png" width="963" height="855" data-path="images/management/firewall2.png" />

The manage firewall rules page allows you to view and manage all of your current custom firewall rules.

* **Add a rule**: Click the **"Add Rule"** tab, complete the custom firewall rule form, and click **"Add Firewall Rule"**. The rule will be implemented instantly.
* **Clear all rules**: Click the **"Clear Firewall"** tab and select **"Clear All Custom Rules"**. This will delete all custom rules at once and reset the firewall to a clean default state.

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## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Is the firewall enabled by default?">
    Yes. All services come with default firewall rules. Any custom rules are an addition to the default rules.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does changing firewall require a reboot?">
    No — all rules are applied instantly without the need for a reboot.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>
