Enable or Disable Firewall Notifications in Windows 11
Firewall notifications in Windows 11 are pop-up alerts from the Windows Security app that tell you when an app gets blocked or when network threats pop up. By default, Windows turns these alerts on to keep you in the loop about your PC safety, but you can turn them off whenever the pop-ups get annoying.
Turning off these alerts takes just a few clicks in your settings, and you can always turn them back on the exact same way if you change your mind.
Open Windows Security, go to Settings , then Manage notifications, and use the toggle for Firewall & network protection notifications. You can also customize specific firewall notification types.
How to Turn On or Off Firewall & Network Protection Notifications in 🪟 Windows 11
Configuring firewall notification preferences on your computer involves the following workflow:
- Open the Start menu : Click the Start button (the Windows icon) on the bottom-left of your screen.
- Search for Windows Security: Type
Windows Securityinto the search box and click the Windows Security app from the list.
- Open app settings: In the Windows Security app, click the Settings button (it looks like a gear) near the top-left corner.
- Manage notifications: On the Settings page, find the Notifications section and click the Manage notifications link.
- Turn notifications on or off: Under Firewall & network protection notifications, use the toggle switch to turn notifications Off or On.
Granular control remains available by checking or clearing options for Domain firewall, Private firewall, and Public firewall (network profiles that manage security rules based on your current connection type).
Firewall notifications in Windows 11 are now fully customized to match your preferences.
More Info
Official documentation covering notification management within Windows Security resides on the Microsoft.com - Hide Windows Security notifications resource page.
Summary
- You can turn firewall and network protection notifications on or off using the Windows Security app.
- These notifications help keep you informed about your computer’s security.
- Follow simple steps to open Windows Security, go to settings, and manage notifications.
- Choose which firewall notifications you want to see, or turn them off if you don’t want any messages.
- Windows will still alert you for urgent security issues no matter your notification settings.
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