From 778c394f83b1b8928a8d83de4c744757a1266f38 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Przemek Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2022 14:10:01 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Windows firewall installation info (#24) (#25) --- docs/getting-started/installation.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/getting-started/installation.md b/docs/getting-started/installation.md index f04af1e5..f06ce8a8 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/installation.md +++ b/docs/getting-started/installation.md @@ -105,6 +105,22 @@ tags: 5. After installing, you can follow the steps from [Running NetBird with SSO Login](#Running-NetBird-with-SSO-Login) steps. > To uninstall the client and service, you can use Add/Remove programs +⚠️ In case of any issues with the connection on Windows check the firewall settings. With default Windows 11 firewall setup there could be connectivity issue related to egress traffic. + +Recommended way is to add NetBird in firewall settings: + +1. Go to "Control panel". +2. Select "Windows Defender Firewall". +3. Select "Advanced settings". +4. Select "Outbound Rules" -> "New rule". +5. In the new rule select "Program" and click "Next". +6. Point to the NetBird installation exe file (usually in `C:\Program Files\NetBird\netbird.exe`) and click "Next". +7. Select "Allow the connection" and click "Next". +8. Select the network in which rule should be applied (Domain, Private, Public) according to your needs and click "Next". +9. Provide rule name (e.g. "Netbird Egress Traffic") and click "Finish". +10. Disconnect and connect to NetBird. + + ### Binary Install **Installation from binary (CLI only)**