Windows Firewall is blocking Port Listener. What do I do?
When you first run Port Listener and start listening, Windows Firewall will prompt you to allow network access. Make sure to check both options:
- Private networks (home or work)
- Public networks
If you accidentally clicked "Cancel" or "Block," you can fix it by going to Windows Defender Firewall > Allow an app through firewall and adding listener.exe manually.
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Added: Feb 27, 2026
Added: Feb 27, 2026
