Hostxpeed
Login Get Started →
Control Panel

How to Remove Firewall Rule in HestiaCP

3 min read
31 views
Jun 12, 2026

Prerequisites

Before removing a firewall rule, make sure you have:

  • Admin access to HestiaCP

⚠️ Be careful not to remove SSH port 22 rule, or you will lock yourself out!

Method 1: Remove via HestiaCP Web Interface

Step 1: Log in to HestiaCP

https://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8083

Step 2: Navigate to SERVER → Firewall

Click on SERVER, then Firewall tab.

Step 3: Click Delete Icon

Click the red Delete icon (trash can) next to the rule.

Step 4: Confirm

Click Confirm to delete the rule.

Method 2: Remove via SSH (UFW)

List rules with numbers:

ufw status numbered

Delete by number:

ufw delete 5

Delete by rule definition:

ufw delete allow 8080/tcp

✅ Firewall rule has been removed successfully.

Was this article helpful?