Configure Instance Firewalls

DewaVPS Cloud Firewalls provide network-level security by controlling traffic to and from your Instances before it reaches the operating system.

Accessing Firewall Settings

1. Navigate to Instances → Virtual Machines.
2. Click on the Instance name.
3. Select the Firewall tab.

Setting Default Policy

Choose the baseline behavior for incoming traffic:

• ACCEPT: Allow all by default, block specific traffic (less secure)
• DROP: Block all by default, allow specific traffic (more secure, recommended)

Adding Firewall Rules

1. Click Create

Click the Create button in the Firewall section.

2. Fill the Form

3. Select Type

Available presets:

• SSH — Port 22
• HTTP — Port 80
• HTTPS — Port 443
• Custom TCP — Custom TCP port
• Custom UDP — Custom UDP port
• ICMP — Ping

4. Select Action

• ACCEPT — Allow the traffic
• DROP — Block the traffic silently

5. Submit

Click Submit to create the rule.

Example: Allow SSH from Office Network

Managing IP Lists

IP Lists allow you to group IP addresses for easier management.

Creating an IP List

1. Click Create in the IP List section.
2. Enter a name and optional description.
3. Add IP addresses or CIDR ranges.

Using IP Lists in Rules

Check Use IPset and enter the IP List name in the Source IP field.

Managing Rules

• Edit: Click the edit icon to modify a rule
• Disable/Enable: Toggle the switch to temporarily disable a rule
• Delete: Click the delete icon to permanently remove a rule