Firewall Setup Windows

This guide will show you how to configure your windows firewall to allow you to host games and play with your friends.
The steps may be slightly different for different windows operating systems. However they should still be fairly accurate.
# Open your control panel. Press Start, Run, Type in Firewall.cpl and press OK.
# Check if the exception already exists.
## Windows XP: Under the Exceptions tab find the StarForge exception. If it exists then your firewall is already setup.
## Vista and Newer: Choose the Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall link on the left of the window.
## Vista and Newer: Find the StarForge exception in the list.
# Add the exception if it does not exist.
## Windows XP: Choose Add Program then find the StarForge.exe. Usually found under C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\StarForge\
## Vista and Newer: Choose Allow another program... and find the StarForge.exe. Usually found under C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\StarForge\
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