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Defines rules for inbound and outbound loopback connections.
Element hierarchy
<uap4:Rule>
Syntax
<uap4:Rule
Direction = 'A string that can have one of the following values: "in" or "out".'
PackageFamilyName = 'A string with a value between 1 and 32767 characters in length with a non-whitespace character at its beginning and end.' >
Attributes and elements
Attributes
| Attribute | Description | Data type | Required | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direction | Specifies whether the connection will be inbound or outbound over loopback. | A string that can have one of the following values: in or out. | Yes | |
| PackageFamilyName | The package family name of the app to connect to. | A string with a value between 1 and 32767 characters in length with a non-whitespace character at its beginning and end. | Yes |
Child elements
None.
Parent elements
| Parent element | Description |
|---|---|
| uap4:LoopbackAccessRules | Contains rules for a loopback filter that enables communication between an app and a service. |
Remarks
Loopback connections are supported only for TCP connections.
Note
The UDP protocol is not supported.
Requirements
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Namespace | http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/uap/windows10/4 |
| Minimum OS Version | Windows 10 version 1703 (Build 15063) |