{"id":54352,"date":"2023-10-27T09:30:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/579ab984-fcec-4f4c-8c45-25f6eace04d0"},"modified":"2023-10-27T09:30:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:30:52","slug":"how-to-add-a-gui-for-your-ubuntu-firewall-and-why-you-should","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/how-to-add-a-gui-for-your-ubuntu-firewall-and-why-you-should\/","title":{"rendered":"How to add a GUI for your Ubuntu firewall (and why you should)"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage c-cmsImage_loaded\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8b017f10dcd2f7df24ec43b4e22b2963a41466aa\/2023\/10\/26\/06efa68f-32e5-4750-8bbf-6b31c9d0305b\/gettyimages-1348795147.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"Blue security lock\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/dca755a110f88bca3a2e8b0a998df687f436b6da\/2023\/10\/26\/06efa68f-32e5-4750-8bbf-6b31c9d0305b\/gettyimages-1348795147.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1024\" alt=\"Blue security lock\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/7886486f81f207ca4356e07f4277cc394d5854cd\/2023\/10\/26\/06efa68f-32e5-4750-8bbf-6b31c9d0305b\/gettyimages-1348795147.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1280\" alt=\"Blue security lock\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/7886486f81f207ca4356e07f4277cc394d5854cd\/2023\/10\/26\/06efa68f-32e5-4750-8bbf-6b31c9d0305b\/gettyimages-1348795147.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1280\" alt=\"Blue security lock\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720.1039411000432\" fetchpriority=\"low\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----><figcaption> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">KanawatTH\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ubuntu is one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/best-linux-desktops-for-beginners\/\" rel=\"follow\">user-friendly Linux distributions<\/a> on the market. It&#8217;s also one of the most widely used open-source operating systems (OS). And given that Linux is often considered the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/linux-might-be-your-best-bet-for-heightening-your-desktop-computer-security\/\" rel=\"follow\">most secure operating system<\/a> available, it&#8217;s a bit baffling why the OS doesn&#8217;t default to enabling the firewall, and include a GUI tool to make using the firewall something that even new users can take care of.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there&#8217;s a straightforward GUI application you can install to make enabling and working with Uncomplicated Firewall a very simple endeavor. The only caveat is the installation of the GUI requires you to run a single command.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/thinking-about-switching-to-linux-9-things-you-need-to-know\/\" rel=\"follow\">Thinking about switching to Linux? 9 things you need to know<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I will walk you through the installation of the UFW GUI and how to use it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry, anyone can handle this easy task.<\/p>\n<p><!----><\/p>\n<h2>How to install the UFW GUI<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What you&#8217;ll need: <\/strong>To make this process work, you&#8217;ll need a running instance of Ubuntu &#8212; or any Ubuntu-based distribution &#8212; and a user with sudo privileges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/best-vpn\/\" rel=\"follow\"><strong>The best VPN services (and how to choose the right one for you)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it. Let&#8217;s get to work.<\/p>\n<div id=\"c2c969ac-69eb-47be-8434-597cc2a465ab\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div readability=\"7.5\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"35\">\n<p>To install the UFW GUI, open the terminal app on your desktop, which can be done from the desktop menu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<div id=\"6618f472-4642-4d57-9d58-a630680af253\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div readability=\"6.5\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"33\">\n<p>Next, we&#8217;ll install the GUI with the command:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeCodeSnippet\" readability=\"7\">\n<pre class=\"c-shortcodeCodeSnippet_code\">sudo apt-get install gufw -y<\/pre>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<p>The above command will pick up any necessary dependencies for the GUI and install everything without any issues.<\/p>\n<h2>Using the GUI<\/h2>\n<div id=\"bfe4ecdd-fd5a-44d6-9702-0af67a657d85\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div readability=\"8.989247311828\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"34.322580645161\">\n<p>The first thing you&#8217;ll want to do is enable UFW. On the GUI&#8217;s only window, you&#8217;ll find an On\/Off slider marked Status. Because UFW defaults to inactive, you&#8217;ll need to click the On\/Off slider until it&#8217;s in the On position.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/best-iphone-vpn\/\" rel=\"follow\"><strong>The best VPN services for iPhone and iPad (yes, you need to use one)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve done that, the firewall is active and protecting your desktop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/how-to-add-a-gui-for-your-ubuntu-firewall-and-why-you-should\/\" alt=\"The gufw window running on elementary OS 7.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1903.8383838383838\" fetchpriority=\"low\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!----><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\" readability=\"6.5\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"33\">\n<p>As you can see, the GUI clearly indicates the firewall is disabled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Screenshot by Jack Wallen\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"0ffa2348-3552-4b98-9e7d-ffed4f6fd1f8\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div readability=\"9.5790645879733\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"36.574610244989\">\n<p>Let&#8217;s say you want to allow Samba traffic into your desktop, so you can share folders and files to other devices on your network. To do that, click on the Rules tab and then click + near the bottom left corner of the window.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/best-streaming-vpn\/\" rel=\"follow\"><strong>The best VPNs for streaming your favorite shows and sports<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the resulting popup, leave everything as is except the Application entry. Click the Application dropdown and select SAMBA. Click Add and then click Close.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/how-to-add-a-gui-for-your-ubuntu-firewall-and-why-you-should\/\" alt=\"The gufw firewall rule add window.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1075.2\" fetchpriority=\"low\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!----><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\" readability=\"6\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"32\">\n<p>Creating an incoming rule to allow Samba traffic into your desktop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Screenshot by Jack Wallen\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You should now see that every port associated with Samba has been added as a firewall rule. Once you&#8217;ve allowed Samba through the firewall, those who need to access your shared directories should still be able to do so, while you&#8217;ll have the rest of the ports on your machine locked down.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\"><!----> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/how-to-add-a-gui-for-your-ubuntu-firewall-and-why-you-should\/\" alt=\"Gufw with the necessary Samba rules added.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1950\" fetchpriority=\"low\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!----><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\" readability=\"6\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"32\">\n<p>Every port required for Samba has been opened.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Screenshot by Jack Wallen\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although Linux is considered the most secure operating system on the market, some of the more user-friendly distributions could still use a helping hand to make them even tighter.<\/p>\n<div id=\"pinbox-579ab984-fcec-4f4c-8c45-25f6eace04d0\" class=\"c-shortcodePinbox-carousel\">\n<div class=\"c-listingCarouselHorizontal\">\n<h4 class=\"c-sectionHeading\">More how-tos<\/h4>\n<p> <!----> <span class=\"c-listingCarouselHorizontal_loadingIndicator\"><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>READ MORE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/how-to-add-a-gui-for-your-ubuntu-firewall-and-why-you-should\/#ftag=RSSbaffb68\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Linux is considered the most secure operating system on the planet. 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