• November 18, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Vultr Firewall

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Vultr Firewall

Frequently asked questions and answers about Vultr services, features, and common issues.


These are the frequently asked questions for Vultr Firewall.

Do Vultr firewall rules override my software-based firewall rules?

If the Vultr Firewall allows HTTPS traffic but the instance’s internal firewall blocks HTTPS, the traffic will still be blocked, because the instance-level firewall does not permit it. Conversely, if the Vultr Firewall blocks HTTPS traffic but the instance’s internal firewall allows HTTPS, the traffic will still be blocked, because the Vultr Firewall prevents it from ever reaching the instance.

Can I create service based rules using Vultr firewall?

Yes, you can created Vultr Firewall Rules using specific service profiles. Click the Protocol drop-down in your firewall group to select a specific service.

How many instance can I to a Vultr firewall group?

You can attach multiple instances to a Vultr Firewall group.

Does Vultr Firewall work filter outgoing netwok traffic from your instance?

No, Vultr Firewall does not filter outgoing netwok traffic from your instance.

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