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How to Allow Minecraft Through Your Firewall: A Simple Guide

How to Allow Minecraft Through Your Firewall: A Simple Guide
Diego Kafie

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Wondering how to make sure your firewall doesn’t block Minecraft? You’re in the right place! This guide will show you exactly how to allow Minecraft through your firewall, so you can keep playing without any hiccups.

So, how do you allow Minecraft through your firewall? It’s a question many players ask to ensure smooth gameplay. Let’s dive in!

Quick Steps to Allow Minecraft Through Your Firewall

Allowing Minecraft through your firewall is easier than you might think. First, you need to access your computer’s firewall settings. This is usually found in the control panel for Windows users or System Preferences for Mac users. Look for an option labeled ‘Allow an app through the firewall’ or something similar.

Once you’ve opened the firewall settings, you’ll likely see a list of programs. Here, you can add an exception for Minecraft. Click ‘Allow another app’ or ‘Add,’ find Minecraft in the list or browse for it if it’s not there, and then add it to the list of allowed programs. Make sure to save your changes, and voila! You’ve successfully allowed Minecraft through your firewall.

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