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Adding an exception to Windows Firewall for Kiwi Syslog Daemon

Resolve Windows Firewall blocking inbound traffic to Kiwi Syslog Daemon.

First published date

10/11/2018 2:34 AM

Last published date

2/28/2023 2:51 AM

Overview

Windows Firewall blocks inbound traffic for Kiwi Syslog Daemon.

Product section

Kiwi Syslog Server

Cause

When Windows Firewall is installed, it automatically blocks inbound traffic for applications, such as Kiwi Syslog Daemon, that listens to specific ports for information.

Resolution

To solve this issue, you need to add an exception (or a number of exceptions) into the Windows Firewall configuration.

  1. Open the Windows Firewall from the Windows Control Panel.
  2. Select the Exceptions tab.
  3. Click Add Port.
  4.