What firewall or network settings should I check first?

When troubleshooting network access, start with the basics: confirm the service is running, confirm it is listening on the expected interface and port, and confirm the firewall allows the traffic you expect.

  • Check local firewall rules on the server.
  • Confirm the application is listening on the right port.
  • Verify the correct public IP or hostname is in use.
  • Review any provider-side security controls that apply.
  • Test from another network to rule out local filtering.

Many network problems come down to either the wrong port, the wrong bind address, or a firewall rule that was forgotten.


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