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This guide helps you configure firewall rules for your Linux-based VPS in the LumaDock control panel. You'll learn how to allow SSH, ping, and web traffic while securing everything else.
Accessing Firewall Settings
Log in to the LumaDock client area → Services → Your VPS → Firewall tab
Recommended Rules
1. Allow SSH from your IP
Direction: Inbound
Action: Accept
Protocol: TCP
Port: 22
Source IP: your IP (e.g. 123.123.123.123)
Comment: SSH from my IP2. Allow ICMP (Ping)
Direction: Inbound
Action: Accept
Protocol: ICMP
Port: Any
Source IP: Any
Comment: Allow ping3. Allow HTTP/HTTPS (Web Hosting)
Direction: Inbound
Action: Accept
Protocol: TCP
Port: 80, 443
Source IP: Any
Comment: Allow web traffic4. (Optional) Allow Outbound Traffic
Direction: Outbound
Action: Accept
Protocol: Any
Port: Any
Destination IP: Any
Comment: Allow all outgoing5. (Optional) Drop All Other Inbound
Direction: Inbound
Action: Drop
Protocol: Any
Port: Any
Source IP: Any
Comment: Drop all remaining trafficTip: Always test connectivity before applying restrictive rules. If needed, use the LumaDock VNC console to recover access.
If you're not sure what to allow, or you lose access after a rule change, just contact LumaDock support. We're here to help you get back online safely.
