# Disable Windows Defender Firewall

Follow these steps to disable Windows Defender Firewall:

1. Open the Windows Control Panel.

2. Select the System and Security category.

3. Select Windows Defender Firewall.

4. Select Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.

5. In both the Private network settings and Public network settings options, select Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended), and then press the OK button.