How To Open Ports in Your Windows Defender Firewall for Fortnite

To open ports in your Windows Defender Firewall for Fortnite, follow these steps:

Open Windows Defender Firewall:

• Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
• Type control and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
• Click on “System and Security” and then select “Windows Defender Firewall.”

Advanced Settings:

• On the left sidebar, click on “Advanced settings.” This will open the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security window.

Create a New Rule:

• In the left panel, click on “Inbound Rules.”
• In the right panel, click on “New Rule.”

Select Port:

• Choose “Port” and click “Next.”

Specify Ports:

• Select “TCP” or “UDP” depending on the ports you need to open (Fortnite uses both).
• Enter the specific port numbers for Fortnite:
  • TCP: 1935, 3478-3480, 5222, 5795-5847
  • UDP: 3478, 3479, 49152-65535
• Click “Next.”

Allow the Connection:

• Choose “Allow the connection” and click “Next.”

Profile:

• Select when the rule applies (Domain, Private, Public) based on your network type. You can select all three for maximum access.
• Click “Next.”

Name Your Rule:

• Give your rule a name, such as “Fortnite Ports,” and click “Finish.”

Repeat for Outbound Rules:

• Repeat the steps for “Outbound Rules” to ensure the ports are open in both directions.

Test the Connection:

By following these steps, you should be able to open the necessary ports for Fortnite in your Windows Defender Firewall.