Install firewalld on CentOS Linux system - LinuxConfig.org

firewalld is a front-end for the built in netfilter firewall on Linux systems. The main advantage of firewalld over using raw nftables/iptables commands is that it's easier to use, especially for more complex firewall features like timed rules. In this regard, it's similar to the uncomplicated firewall (ufw) that comes installed by default on Ubuntu systems.


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://linuxconfig.org/install-firewalld-on-centos-linux-system