Using Firewall With UFW in Ubuntu Linux: Beginner’s Guide

Using Firewall With UFW in Ubuntu Linux: Beginner’s Guide

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Sreenath V
Dec 8, 2022

UFW (uncomplicated firewall) is actually an interface for iptables, which is the classic low-level tool to set up rules for your network. In this guide, you’ll learn how to use it to properly set up firewalls in Ubuntu Linux distributions.

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