# ufw > Uncomplicated Firewall. > Frontend for iptables aiming to make configuration of a firewall easier. - Enable ufw: `ufw enable` - Disable ufw: `ufw disable` - Add ufw allow rule: `ufw allow {{port}} {{service_name}}` - Add ufw deny rule: `ufw deny {{port}} {{service_name}}` - Show ufw rules: `ufw status`