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# 10. Firewalls

1. Select the Start button -> Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Security and then Firewall & network protection. [Open Windows Security Settings](ms-settings:windowsdefender?activationSource=SMC-IA-4028544)
2. Select a network profile: Domain network, Private network, or Public network. If your device is connected to a network, network policy settings might prevent you from completing these steps. For more info, contact your administrator.
3. To turn it off, switch the setting to Off. Do this for all network profiles.
