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Solution ID:
222924850025555
Last Modified Date:
Mon Nov 21 17:54:25 UTC 2022
Taxonomy Path:
Category//Setup and configuration//Users//Preferences
Author:
[email protected]
How to add exceptions to Windows firewall?
Description
Cause
  • Windows Firewall is blocking required TCP/IP ports that Sage needs to open?
Resolution
CAUTION: This solution needs advanced Operating System knowledge. Consult your system administrator for help. Sage isn't liable for issues caused by improper changes to the Windows Registry. Always back up your data before applying advanced solutions.
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  1. For step-by-step instructions on how to add firewall exceptions in Windows 8 or Windows 10, visit this website: www.wikihow.com/Add-Exceptions-to-Windows-8-Firewall
    • If you need further assistance, then please contact your IT resources
    • Sage does not provide assistance with third party applications
  2. See Which processes and ports do I need to allow through my firewall to ensure that Sage 50-Canadian Edition will operate correctly?

You can also use the following command to add the port exceptions automatically to the Windows Firewall:

  1. Click start type cmd , when cmd appears in the start menu right click it and choose Run as Administrator
  • At the black screen command prompt Copy and paste the following text and press Enter:

netsh advfirewall firewall Add rule name="Sage 50 port range" dir=in protocol=tcp localport=13530-13580 action=allow

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