How do I add an exception to Windows Defender Firewall?

Firewalls are a tool that your computer uses to protect you from malicious software. 

They can interfere with the way your computer communicates with Rocket League. You can create an exception in the firewall. This will allow your computer to better communicate with the Rocket League.

Turn your firewall off and test a game to see if the issue still occurs:

1. Follow the steps below to test your firewall:
2. Press the Windows Key on your keyboard
3. Type Windows Defender Firewall
4. Press the Enter Key on your keyboard
5. Select Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off
6. Select the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall box under Private Network Settings
7. Select the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall box under Public Settings Network
8. Launch Rocket League
9. Play a game to see if the issue has been resolved

Turn the firewall back on:

1. Close Rocket League
2. Press the Windows Key on your keyboard
3. Type Windows Defender Firewall
4. Select Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off
5. Select the Turn on Windows Defender Firewall box under Private Network Settings
6. Select the Turn on Windows Defender Firewall box under Public Settings Network
7. Close the window

If the issue is resolved by disabling the firewall, you need to create an exception in Rocket League.  Adding an exception to your firewall will allow Rocket League to connect to your computer.

Follow the steps below to create an exception:

1. Press the Windows Key on your keyboard
2. Type Windows Defender Firewall
3. Press the Enter Key on your keyboard
4. Select Allow apps to communicate through Windows Defender Firewall
5. Scroll down until you find Rocket League
6. Check all boxes named Rocket League
7. Click the OK button

If you do not see Rocket League in the Allow apps to communicate through Windows Defender Firewall list, you will need to add it. 

1. 1. Click the Allow another app… button in the Allow apps to communicate through Windows Defender Firewall window
   2. Click on the Browse button
   3. Locate Rocket League
      • Epic Games Path: C:\Program Files\Epic Games\rocketleague
      • Steam Path: C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\rocketleague\Binaries\Win64
   4. Check all boxes named Rocket League
   5. Click the OK button