Configure Firewalls

A security group defines firewall rules for your instances.

You may create a new security group or use an existing security group to allow access to your instances. If you need to connect an instance through remote desktop connection, make sure that port 3389 is open in the security group you choose.

Figure 33. Choose one or more of your existing Security Groups

Choose one or more of your existing Security Groups


Click Continue. You can review or change the instance settings, and then launch the instance. See the section called “Review and launch” for details.