Opening a port in the server firewall is essential when you need to allow external access to a specific application or service. Follow the steps below to open a port using the CloudStick dashboard.

Steps to Open a Port:

Login to CloudStick Dashboard

Navigate to CloudStick and log in with your credentials.

Select Your Server

From the list of servers, click on the server where you want to open the port.

Go to Security Settings

In the left-hand menu, find and click on the Security option.

Modify TCP_IN Settings

Scroll down to locate the TCP_IN field.

Add a comma (,) at the end of the existing ports and enter the new port number you wish to open.

If you want to open a range of ports (e.g., 2082 – 2090), enter it in the format: 2082:2090.

Save the Changes

Click on the Save button to apply the new firewall rule.

Important Notes:

CloudStick uses ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) for managing firewall rules.

Ensure that the port or range of ports you are opening is required for a specific service to avoid unnecessary security risks.

If the service is not accessible after opening the port, verify that the application is configured to listen on that port.

It may take a few minutes for the changes to take effect.

By following these steps, you can successfully open a port or a range of ports on your server firewall using CloudStick.