Ubuntu: Setting up UFW Firewall

Ubuntu uses UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall).

  1. Allow SSH first: ufw allow ssh (or allow 22/tcp).
  2. Allow Web ports: ufw allow 80/tcp and ufw allow 443/tcp.
  3. Enable: ufw enable.
  4. Check Status: ufw status.
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