How to disable the built-in firewall in Windows 11?

To disable the built-in firewall in Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open the “Settings” app. You can click on the Settings icon in the Start menu, or use the shortcut Win + I to open it.
  2. Click on the “System” option in the “Settings” window.
  3. Click on the “About” option in the left navigation bar.
  4. Scroll down to the bottom on the right-hand side window and locate the section labeled “Windows Installation Information.”
  5. Click on the “more information” link.
  6. Click on the “Windows Security” tab in the newly opened window.
  7. Click on the “Advanced settings” link under the “Firewall and network protection” section on the “Windows Security” tab.
  8. Click on the “Firewall Status” option in the left navigation bar in the “Windows Defender Firewall” window.
  9. In the right window, locate the “Enable (recommended)” option under the “Firewall Status” section, click on the “toggle” button to disable it.
  10. Click the “Yes” button in the pop-up confirmation window to confirm closing.

After completing the steps above, the firewall in Windows 11 will be turned off. Note that disabling the firewall may compromise system security, so only proceed when you are sure the network environment is safe, and re-enable the firewall when necessary.

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