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How to Configure Windows Firewall to Unblock CyberGhost?

In this post, we explain how to configure Windows Firewall or other third-party apps to unblock CyberGhost. We’ll be doing this in Windows 11. 

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Allow CyberGhost VPN Through Windows Firewall

Allow CyberGhost VPN Through a Third-Party Antivirus

Allow CyberGhost VPN Through Windows Firewall

  1. Open Windows Security.

    Windows start menu showing the "Windows Security" option highlighted.

  2. Go to Firewall & network protection.

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  3. Select Advanced settings.

    Windows firewall settings showing the "Advanced settings" option highlighted.

  4. Select Outbound Rules > New Rule…

    Window Defender firewall advanced settings showing the "Outbound Rules" and "New Rule" options highlighted.

  5. Check the Program checkbox.

    Windows Firewall outbound rules settings showing the "Program" checkbox highlighted.

  6. Select Dashboard.exe and click Open. Note: You’ll find Dashboard.exe in C:\Program Files\CyberGhost 8 by default.

    Windows Firewall outbound rules settings showing the file selector and the Cyberghost executable highlighted.

  7. Select Allow the connection and click Next.

    Windows Firewall outbound rules settings showing the"Allow the connection" option highlighted.

  8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for:
    • OpenVPN.exe x64: C:\Program Files\CyberGhost 8\Applications/VPN/Data/OpenVPN/x64
    • OpenVPN.exe x86: C:\Program Files\CyberGhost 8\Applications/VPN/Data/OpenVPN/x86

  9. Select Inbound Rules and repeat steps 6, 7, and 8.

    Windows Firewall outbound rules settings showing the"Inbound rules" and "New Rule" options highlighted.

  10. Restart CyberGhost VPN and check if the issue is fixed.

Allow CyberGhost VPN Through a Third-Party Antivirus

If you use a third-party firewall or antivirus app, add CyberGhost VPN to its exception or allow list. Add these files:

  • Dashboard.exe: C:\Program Files\CyberGhost 8
  • Dashboard.Service.exe: C:\Program Files\CyberGhost 8
  • wyUpdate.exe: C:\Program Files\CyberGhost 8
  • PeLauncher.exe: C:\Program Files\CyberGhost 8\Applications\VPN
  • OpenVPN.exe x64: C:\Program Files\CyberGhost 8\Applications\VPN\Data\OpenVPN\x64
  • OpenVPN.exe x86: C:\Program Files\CyberGhost 8\Applications\VPN\Data\OpenVPN\x86

This process may be slightly different depending on the antivirus solution you’re using.

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