Mac: Turn off the firewall - how it works

If your firewall blocks a program on the Mac, you can temporarily switch off the security feature. However, you should only do this with secure software.

Mac: Turn off the firewall - how it works

1. Click on the apple icon in the top left of the menu bar.
2. Choose System Preferences> Security.
3. In the new window, click on the "Firewall" tab.
4. Click on the lock at the bottom left and enter your computer password.
5. Then click on "Deactivate firewall" and close the lock again.

Also read how to optimize your firewall and virus protection on Mac.