> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.acecloud.ai/knowledge-base/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.acecloud.ai/knowledge-base/network/how-to-block-all-the-outbound-traffic-while-allowing-ssh-connections.md). # How to block all the outbound traffic while allowing SSH connections? Learn how to block all the outbound traffic while allowing SSH connections from the portal step-by-step. **Step 1:** [Login](https://customer.acecloudhosting.com/index.php?m=ace_product_register_addon\&action=login) to your account.

**Step 2**: From the left-hand side menu, select **Networks** and click **Security Group**.

**Step 3:** Choose the security group where you want to change the rules.

**Step 4:** Click on **Create New Rule** to set a rule in a security group.

**Step 5**: Enter the following details according to your requirements and security needs:

Field	Description
Rule	Specify the desired rule template or use custom rules such as Custom TCP Rule, Custom UDP Rule, or Custom ICMP Rule.
Description	Add a brief description of the rule.
Direction	Select the desired filter out of the two available filters i.e., ingress and egress. The ingress and egress rules are used to control traffic within and across the network boundary. Let’s know them individually: Ingress: It refers to a set of rules which are used to block outbound traffic coming toward the server. Egress: It refers to a set of rules which are used to allow traffic to pass from your server to the outer world.
Open Port/Port Range	For TCP and UDP rules you may choose to open either a single port or a range of ports.
Remote	Specify the source of the traffic to be allowed via this rule. You may do so either in the form of an IP address block (CDR) or via a source group (Security Group).

Then, click the **Add Rule** button. Therefore, if you want to allow SSH connections while blocking all the outbound traffic with a cloud firewall, you need to select the Egress filter rule in the **Direction** category. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.acecloud.ai/knowledge-base/network/how-to-block-all-the-outbound-traffic-while-allowing-ssh-connections.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.