In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to turn off the firewall on macOS computers. The macOS built-in firewall is a security feature that helps protect your Mac by monitoring and controlling incoming Internet and network connections based on predefined rules. While it’s generally a good idea to keep it enabled, there are times when you may need to disable it – such as troubleshooting network issues or using specific applications that require open connections. Follow the steps below based on your macOS version. How do I check my macOS version?
For macOS Ventura 13 and later
For macOS Monterey 12 and earlier
That’s it! Firewall is now turned off on your macOS computer. If you need to turn it back on, simply retrace your steps and enable the Firewall button.