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From: Protogen187 <162638343+Protogen187@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2025 09:02:14 +0200
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+# How to create exclusions in the Windows Defender Firewall and Antivirus?
+
+!!! info
+    
+    Before tampering with the firewall, make sure that your network within the windows networking settings is set to private (assuming you are in a private network).
+
+    !!! danger ":material-scale-balance: DISCLAIMER:"
+
+        **Firewall exclsuions are a risk**.
+
+        By creating exclsuions, you understand the risks of opening up ports on your home network to the public and therefore void the right to hold BeamMP accountable for **any and all** damages that may happen to you or your household.
+
+        We take no responsibility for any content on any externally linked services or websites.
+
+## 1. Firewall exclusion for the BeamMP-Launcher.
+
+1 Open the 'Windows Defender Firewall with advanced settings'
+2 In the Window, click 'inbound' to open the inbound exclusions tab.
+3 Click 'Create new rule' in the top right to create a new exclusion.
+4 Select 'Program' to create a program specific exclusion.
+5 Enter the full qualified path towards the 'BeamMP-Launcher.exe'. By default, this would be '%appdata%\BeamMP-Launcher\BeamMP-Launcher.exe' without quotes.
+6 Make sure to allow the connection
+7 Give the exclusion a name (e.g. 'BeamMP-Launcher') and save it.
+8 Restart your PC.
+
+## 2. Antivirus exclsuion for the BeamMP-Launcher.
+
+Open the 'Windows Security' app.
+Click the first item 'virus and threat protection'.
+Scroll down to navigate to the 'Exclusions' tab.
+There, click 'create' and select 'process'.
+Enter 'BeamMP-Launcher.exe' into the field and save it.
+Restart your PC.
+
+## Still facing issues?
+
+Open a Thread on the [Forum](https://forum.beammp.com) or on our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/beammp) in the `#support` channel.