When trying to set up Hamachi, you may often come across errors such as Inbound Traffic blocked, check firewall settings, which arise due to the Firewall blocking the application.

Why does Firewall block Hamachi?

There could be different reasons why the Firewall may block Logmein Hamachi as below:

Hamachi is included in the list of Protected Network Connections – If the application is among the protected networks, you may have difficulty accessing it. Firewall is blocking Hamachi – Sometimes, the Firewall may block the VPN considering it harmful. No inbound rule in Firewall for Hamachi – The application fails to maintain inbound connections due to strict firewall settings.

How do I allow Hamachi through Firewall?

Make sure to run a few preliminary checks to rule out any other issues:

Disable any 3rd party antivirus. Allow the app in the antivirus. Restart your PC. If your computer is stuck on restarting, rest assured we have a remedy for this issue.

1. Add Hamachi to the list of excluded Firewall items

Restart your PC, and Hamachi is successfully added to the Firewall exception list. But, if Windows Defender is not working, here we have a comprehensive guide on how to fix it in a few quick steps.

2. Clear Hamachi from the list of Protected network connections

This is how you can allow Hamachi through Firewall and you can now use the VPN app easily.

3. Establish a new inbound rule for Hamachi

Once the inbound rule is created successfully, reboot your PC, and now Firewall would not be blocking Hamachi anymore.

What can I do if Hamachi is not connecting?

This will trigger the Hamachi driver installation. Now, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. Once done, reboot your computer and check if the issue is resolved and Hamachi is connecting now. But, if Hamachi does not work on your Windows 11 PC, we have some best solutions for you. However, if you are unable to allow hamachi through Firewall because the Windows Exclusions are not working, we have some quick fixes to help you troubleshoot the issue. Above are three quick methods to allow Hamachi through Windows Defender Firewall. However, if it’s the Avast Firewall that’s blocking a program, you can follow the solutions in our detailed post. For any other issues with the Hamachi VPN service or the Windows Defender Firewall, let us know in the comments section below.

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