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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Vultr Firewall

Updated on 17 November, 2025

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.

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