How to Block Internet Access to Apps in Windows 11

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Written By Larious

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Last Updated on September 3, 2023 by Larious

As a user of the Windows operating system, you might be familiar with the built-in firewall system. Windows Defender Firewall is a built-in security program in Windows 11.

Windows Firewall is a powerful utility, but many people don’t know how to use it. With Windows Defender Firewall, you can stop any program from accessing the internet. For example, if you don’t want Spotify to use the internet, you need to block it from accessing it from the Windows Firewall.

Also read: How to View WiFi Password in Windows 11

How to Block Internet Access to Apps in Windows 11

It’s pretty easy to block apps from Accessing the internet on Windows 11, but you need to configure the Windows Defender Firewall settings.

Hence, this article will share a step-by-step guide on blocking an app’s internet access using the Windows Defender firewall. Let’s check out.

1. First, click on the Windows 11 search, type in Windows Defender Firewall, and open it from the list of options.

2. On the left pane, click the Advanced Settings option, as shown in the screenshot.

click on the Advanced Settings option

3. Now, on the left pane, select the Outbound Rules. On the right, click on the New Rule option.

click on the New Rule option

click on the New Rule option

4. On the New Outbound Rule Wizard, select Program and click the Next button.

select Program and click on the Next button

5. Select the ‘This program path’ option and locate the .exe file of the program you want to block from accessing the internet.

locate the .exe file

6. Select the ‘Block the connection’ option and click on the Next button on the next window.

Select the 'Block the connection' option

7. On the Profile, you must select all three options – Domain, Private, Public. Once done, click on the Next button.

three options - Domain, Private, Public

8. On the Name Window, you must name the new firewall rule like Block Edge or something else. Once done, click on the Finish button.

name the new firewall rule like Block Edge

That’s it! You are done. Now, your app shouldn’t be able to access the internet.

How to Disable The Firewall Rule to Block Apps

If you want to disable an app’s internet blocking rule, you need to implement some of the simple steps shared below. Here’s how to disable an app’s internet-blocking rule on Windows 11.

1. Click the Windows 11 start menu and type in Windows Defender Firewall. Next, open the Windows Defender Firewall from the list.

type in Windows Defender Firewall

2. On the Firewall page, click on the Advanced Settings option.

click on the Advanced Settings option

3. On the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security window, select the Outbound Rules.

click on the New Rule option

4. Find the name of the rule you have created. Right-click on the rule and select Disable Rule. You can even click on the Disable Rule button on the right pane.

select Disable Rule

5. You can even delete the rule. For that, you need to click on the Delete button on the right pane.

click on the Delete button

That’s it! You are done. Now, your app will regain access to the internet.

Prevent Windows Apps from Accessing the Internet using TinyWall

TinyWall is a firewall program that can block internet access to apps in Windows 11. Here’s how to use Tinywall to block Internet Access to Apps in Windows 11.

1. Head to this webpage and download the Tinywall program on your computer.

2. Once downloaded, run the TinyWall installer and complete the installation.

TinyWall installer

3. Once installed, right-click the Tinywall icon on the System Tray and select Manage.

Manage

4. The Application Exceptions screen will show you a list of apps with internet access. Simply remove the apps you don’t want to access the internet.

remove the apps

5. If you want a specific app to access the internet, click on Add Application and select the Application.

Add Application

6. After making the changes, click on the Apply button.

Apply

That’s it! This is how you can block Internet access to apps in Windows 11 using TinyWall.

It’s pretty easy to block and unblock internet access to apps in Windows 11. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends also. If you have any doubts, let us know in the comment box below.

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