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How do I activate the firewall on my Container?

The main function of the firewall is to block or permit traffic between two systems or two parts of a network. Your VPS Container software has a built-in firewall that can be managed through the Parallels Power Panel.

1. Login to your Parallels Power Panel.

2. Click on the Firewall link.

3. To activate the firewall, choose one of the firewall operation modes.

The normal mode - If the security strategy you are planning out does not require a complicated system of specific rules and all you are going to do is as simple as providing your system with access to the Internet and the maximum safety, then the best option is the normal mode.

The advanced firewall mode with default policy Accept, or the advanced firewall mode with default policy Drop - takes more time and experience to configure, but then there is more flexibility and potential in it to make use of.

accept: if the packet is accepted, it gains access to the system;
drop: if the policy is to drop the packet, the packet is denied access to the system;

4. When you are ready, click on the Submit button.

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