# Step 1 - Allow traffic on port 9000

Open the 'Windows Security' menu, and click 'Advanced settings'.

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Click on 'Inbound Rules' and then click the 'New Rule' option. This opens the 'New Inbound Rule Wizard', where the user needs to define the new rule's properties.

For 'Rule Type', enable 'Port' and click 'Next'.

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For 'Protocol and Ports', specify the port details for 'Specific local ports', i.e. 9000 for MinIO.

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Leave the following steps as they are and click 'Next' for both 'Action' and 'Profile'.

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For 'Name', specify a desired name and click Finish.

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