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Learn how you enable or disable the Firewall in McAfee security products for Windows or macOS.
Click Turn off Firewall. When you turn off Personal Firewall, your PC becomes vulnerable to threats, and your protection status on the Home Page is "at risk." You can tell McAfee to ignore the problem by clicking Ignore in the status bar, but you should restart Personal Firewall as soon as possible to protect your PC from security threats.
McAfee Advanced firewall will keep users safe by providing a secure experience even when your apps are running in the background. While firewall protection is a great defense, it's also a good idea to follow these top tips for protecting your data and devices: Don't click on links or open attachments from people you don't know.
Turning off Personal Firewall makes your PC vulnerable to threats, and your protection status on the Home Page changes to indicate that your PC is "at risk." To learn more about turning Personal Firewall off, read Turn firewall protection off.
Click Settings. Click Program Permissions. Select a program with Outgoing or Blocked access. Click Edit. To select a new program, click Add, then browse to and select the program you want to add permissions for. Under Access, click the arrow to pull down the menu, and select Full. Click Apply.
You can easily turn Secure VPN on or off without opening your McAfee app. Here's how: Click Show hidden icons in the bottom right of the taskbar. Right-click the McAfee app icon in the list. Click either Turn off VPN or Turn on VPN. After your VPN connects or disconnects, the relevant status notification is shown:
When you use McAfee protection software, you can feel sure that your PC is safe from viruses, spyware, and other online threats. While you work at home or surf the web, these McAfee suites ensure that your PC stays protected:
For version 4.11.x: If you enabled the macOS firewall previously, make sure to disable it when you enable the McAfee Firewall. For version 4.10.x: To turn on the macOS firewall, follow the Workaround steps below.
You might want to restore the defaults when you are experiencing problems and need to return your protection to a known state, but don't remember which settings you have changed. Personal Firewall lets you choose how to manage your security, including how to respond to threats and alerts.
The firewall solution provided in New LiveSafe and Total Protection includes the Advanced Firewall, and the Windows Defender Firewall. The Advanced Firewall only scans outbound traffic; it can't be configured to scan inbound traffic.