Windows Firewall is Block a WEBSITE. Not a Program... a WEBSITE. How Do I Unblock the WEBSITE?

Question

I'm sick and tired of finding articles about how to allow Google Chrome through the firewall. That's already been done. But there is a SPECIFIC WEBSITE (that I know for a fact is safe because I've both used it for years and have no problem being on it on other computers) that I can only access on this computer by turning off my firewall.

Is there a way to force a SPECIFIC WEBSITE through the firewall? If so, how?

Answer 1

Hello NateHevens

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Regarding to your information I assume that you want allow the website through the Windows Firewall.

You can try to create the rule about this website.

Search the CMD, then run as administrator.

Use nslookup www.xxxx.com****get the website ip you want visit.

Search "Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security" Click it.

Create the rule->Custom->All programs->Any

Add the ip you get before.

Allow the connection.

Add this rule in Inbound Rules and Outbound Rules.

Try visit the webiste.

You can also try to reset the firewall or use the security DNS server.

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

Tommy-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Answer 2

I'm sick and tired of finding articles about how to allow Google Chrome through the firewall. That's already been done. But there is a SPECIFIC WEBSITE (that I know for a fact is safe because I've both used it for years and have no problem being on it on other computers) that I can only access on this computer by turning off my firewall.

Is there a way to force a SPECIFIC WEBSITE through the firewall? If so, how?

OMG i was having the same problem . every article drags you through unrelated steps, its so difficult to find direct answers. it wastes so much time when you are troubleshooting. Thank you for your question! it saved me

Answer 3

I have tried, but this doesn't work.
Is there any problem on my site?

Hello NateHevens

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Regarding to your information I assume that you want allow the website through the Windows Firewall.

You can try to create the rule about this website.

Search the CMD, then run as administrator.

Use nslookup www.x********get the website ip you want visit.

Search "Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security" Click it.

Create the rule->Custom->All programs->Any

Add the ip you get before.

Allow the connection.

Add this rule in Inbound Rules and Outbound Rules.

Try visit the webiste.

You can also try to reset the firewall or use the security DNS server.

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

Tommy-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist