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# How to Create a Firewall in AceCloud?

1. Log in to the AceCloud Portal using your credentials.
2. From the left-hand navigation menu, select Networks, then click **Firewall**.

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3. Click on **Create Firewall**.

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4. Enter the **Firewall Name** and **Firewall Description**, then click **Next**.

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5. The **Boot Source** is pre-selected as **Image**. Choose the available image, then select the required **Flavor**. You can modify the configuration by clicking the **Edit** button. Once done, click **Next**.

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**Note:** You can also select an image with **BYOL (Bring Your Own License)** if applicable.

1. Select the **Root Volume** and **Key Pair**. Under **Console Access**, set the access type for managing the firewall:

* **Public:** Allows console access over the public internet.
* **Private:** Restricts console access to a private network only. If selected, enter the required **CIDR range** to define the allowed network.

**Note:** The default username for console access remains **admin**.

After configuring the console access, click **Next** to continue.

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6. The **External Network** is pre-selected. Choose a **Private Network,** select the required **Security Group,** and click **Next**.

**Note:**

* You can control inbound and outbound traffic for the firewall through this selected security group.
* If you do not have an existing private network, click on **Create New VPC**. You can create **Firewall Compatible VPCs** here. Only **Firewall Compatible VPCs** will be visible and selectable in this section.

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7. On the final screen, review all the entered details carefully and click **Launch Firewall.**

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#### **How to access and manage a Firewall in AceCloud?**

1. Click on the name of the firewall you want to manage.

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2. Click **Manage Firewall**.

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3. Enter the **username** and **password** that you configured while creating the firewall.

**Note:** By default, the username remains **admin**.

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4. If this is your first time logging in, you will be prompted to configure a license. Upload the license file or enter the token if you already have one.

**Note:** If you do not have a license or token, click **here** to raise a support ticket.

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5. Once a valid license is successfully configured, you will be redirected to the firewall dashboard, where you can start managing and monitoring your firewall.

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**Note:** The instance interface can also be accessed through the **console**.

1. To access the firewall instance interface through the console, click on the **Firewall Name.**

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2. Click on **Console** and enter the **username** (default: **admin**) and the configured **password** to access the firewall interface.

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#### **How to Procure a Firewall License from AceCloud?**

1. On the Firewall dashboard, click   on **Contact AceCloud**.

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2. Click on **Create Ticket**.

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In the ticket creation form, select the following:

1. **Team:** AceCloud Sales Team
2. **Category:** Sales Inquiry
3. **Priority:** High
4. **Subject:** Request for Firewall License Procurement
5. **Message:** I want to purchase a firewall license for my firewall instance.

Click on **Submit** to raise the ticket with the AceCloud Sales team.

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Wait for a response from the AceCloud Sales team. They will contact you with the details and further instructions.