Norton | Security Allow Remote Desktop Connection

Disclaimer: The steps provided are based on the standard interface of Norton 360 and Norton Security as of late 2023. Interface updates may shift menu locations slightly.

If you are trying to connect to your computer remotely and the connection fails, it is likely that the Norton Smart Firewall is blocking the traffic. This guide will walk you through the steps to configure Norton Security to allow Remote Desktop connections safely. norton security allow remote desktop connection

: Go to Settings > System > Remote Desktop and toggle Enable Remote Desktop to On . Disclaimer: The steps provided are based on the

: In some cases, you may need to ensure the Windows Defender Firewall also has an exception for Remote Desktop, even if Norton is your primary security suite. Troubleshooting Tips This guide will walk you through the steps

It is buried deep in the settings. You cannot just click "Allow." You have to go into Settings -> Firewall -> Traffic Rules -> Configure and manually create a rule to allow System and svchost.exe for port 3389 (TCP). Alternatively, you have to switch the firewall from "Auto" to "Private" and manually move your network to "Trusted."

In the settings, navigate to the Program Control tab.