Changing the priority of a network packet rule

The priority of a network packet rule is determined by its position in the list of network packet rules. The topmost network packet rule in the list of network packet rules has the highest priority.

Every manually created network packet rule is added to the end of the list of network packet rules and is of the lowest priority.

Firewall executes rules in the order in which they appear in the list of network packet rules, from top to bottom. According to each processed network packet rule that applies to a particular network connection, Firewall either allows or blocks network access to the address and port that are specified in the settings of this network connection.

To change the network packet rule priority:

1. In the main application window, click the Settings button.
2. In the application settings window, select Essential Threat Protection → Firewall.
3. Click the Network packet rules button.

   The Firewall window opens to the Network packet rules tab.

4. In the list, select the network packet rule whose priority you want to change.
5. Use the Move up and Move down buttons to move the network packet rule to the desired spot in the list of network packet rules.
6. Save your changes.

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