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# How to manage a security group?

### a. How to create security groups?

To create a security group, follow the steps below:

**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**.

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**Step 3**: Click **Create Security Group**.

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**Step 4**: Enter the Security Group Name, description, Inbound rules, Outbound rules, and click on **Submit**.

* **Inbound Rules:** Firewall rules that control the traffic **entering** your instance from external sources.
* **Outbound Rules:** Firewall rules that control the traffic **leaving** your instance to external destinations.

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### b. How to edit a security group?

To edit a security group, follow the steps below:

**Step 1:** Choose the security group where you want to change the rules.

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**Step 2:** Add or delete rules according to your needs.

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