How to Disable Firewall in Rocky Linux 9

Firewalls are an essential part of system security, playing a critical role in protecting your system from unwanted access. However, there could be scenarios where you need to disable the firewall, perhaps temporarily for troubleshooting purposes or because you are using an alternative security solution.

Steps to Disable the Firewall

The following steps will guide you through disabling the firewall on Rocky Linux 9:

1. Open a Terminal

You need to have sudo privileges to disable the firewall. Open your terminal application.

2. Check Firewall Status

Before disabling the firewall, you might want to check its current status. Use the following command:

sudo systemctl status firewalld

3. Stop the Firewall Service

To stop the firewall service, use the following command:

sudo systemctl stop firewalld

4. Disable Firewall on Startup

To prevent the firewall from starting automatically on system boot, use the following command:

sudo systemctl disable firewalld

This command completely disables the firewall service from starting on boot.

5. Verify Firewall Status

After stopping and disabling the firewall, you can verify its status to ensure it's no longer active:

sudo systemctl status firewalld

Conclusion

You have successfully disabled the firewall on your Rocky Linux 9 system. Remember to re-enable it or ensure other security measures are in place to protect your system.

Re-enabling the Firewall

If you need to re-enable the firewall, you can do so with the following commands:

sudo systemctl enable firewalld
sudo systemctl start firewalld

These commands will re-enable and start the firewall service, ensuring your system is protected again.