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Avira firewall monitors incoming and outgoing communication between your device and the internet based on a set of rules. These rules are created using certain algorithms based on extensive research.
1. Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface.
2. Click Security in the left menu.
3. Click the Firewall module.
4. Click Turn off or Turn On to enable or disable the Avira firewall.
If an unknown or untrusted app tries to access the internet, you will be notified so that you can take action.
You can manage the app rules through a very interactive user interface. Visit the App Rules section to allow or block connections going in and out of your device.
1. Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface.
2. Click Security in the left menu.
3. Click the Firewall module.
4. Under App Rules, click Manage.
5. In the list of apps, next to the app that you want to allow or block, click the status drop-down and select Allowed or Blocked.
If you are allowing an app that is blocked, click Allow to confirm.