windows-itpro-docs/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/open-the-group-policy-management-console-to-windows-firewall.md

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Open the Group Policy Management Console to Windows Defender Firewall

Applies to

• Windows 10
• Windows Server 2016

To open a GPO to Windows Defender Firewall:

1. Open the Group Policy Management console.

2. In the navigation pane, expand Forest: YourForestName, expand Domains, expand YourDomainName, expand Group Policy Objects, right-click the GPO you want to modify, and then click Edit.

3. In the navigation pane of the Group Policy Object Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > Network Connections > Windows Defender Firewall.