{"id":11576,"date":"2025-11-27T19:30:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/?p=11576"},"modified":"2025-12-24T16:16:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T10:46:53","slug":"how-to-stop-and-disable-firewalld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-and-disable-firewalld","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop and Disable Firewalld"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stop and Disable Firewalld<\/strong> is a common task for Linux users who need to temporarily turn off or permanently deactivate their system\u2019s firewall. Firewalld is a dynamic firewall manager that controls network traffic using zones and rules. It plays a vital role in protecting your server from unauthorized access. However, in some cases\u2014such as troubleshooting network issues, testing configurations, or using an alternative firewall\u2014you might need to stop or disable it safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article explains how to stop and disable Firewalld using systemctl and firewall-cmd commands. You\u2019ll learn how to check its current status, stop it temporarily, disable it permanently, and confirm the changes. By the end, you\u2019ll know how to manage Firewalld without exposing your Linux system to unnecessary risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Steps to Stop and Disable Firewalld<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you stop or disable Firewalld, it\u2019s essential to understand<\/a> how it runs as a service. Each step below helps you control its operation safely and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1 \u2013 Check Firewalld Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you stop or disable Firewalld, verify whether it\u2019s active. This ensures you know its current state before making any changes. Use the following commands:<\/p>\n\n\n

\nsudo systemctl status firewalld\n\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n
This command shows whether Firewalld is active (running)<\/strong> or inactive (dead)<\/strong>.
Alternatively, you can check its state directly:<\/p>\n\n\n
\nsudo firewall-cmd --state\n\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n
If it returns running<\/strong>, Firewalld is currently active. This step helps you confirm that your actions in the next steps are correctly applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Step 2 \u2013 Stop Firewalld Temporarily<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you only need to stop Firewalld for a short time\u2014such as for testing network settings or debugging issues\u2014you can use:<\/p>\n\n\n
\nsudo systemctl stop firewalld\n\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n
This command stops Firewalld immediately<\/strong>, but it will start again after a system reboot.
Temporarily stopping Firewalld is useful when you\u2019re diagnosing connectivity problems or testing another firewall tool. However, once you\u2019re done, you should restart it using:<\/p>\n\n\n
\nsudo systemctl start firewalld\n\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n
This ensures your system remains protected once troubleshooting is complete<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Step 3 \u2013 Disable Firewalld Permanently<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you prefer to turn off Firewalld permanently, use these commands:<\/p>\n\n\n
\nsudo systemctl disable firewalld\nsudo systemctl mask firewalld\n\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n
The first command prevents Firewalld from starting automatically during boot.
The second command masks the service, blocking it from being started manually or by other processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be careful when you stop and disable Firewalld permanently. Doing so removes an essential layer of protection, so only proceed if you\u2019re using another firewall or your system is secured in another way<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Step 4 \u2013 Verify the Firewall Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After you stop and disable Firewalld, confirm that it\u2019s no longer active. Run the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n
\nsudo systemctl status firewalld\n\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n
The output should show inactive (dead)<\/strong> and disabled<\/strong>. You can also use:<\/p>\n\n\n
\nsudo firewall-cmd --state\n\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n
If it returns not running<\/strong>, Firewalld has been successfully stopped and disabled. Verifying the status ensures your commands were executed properly and helps avoid any accidental restarts of the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Step 5 \u2013 Alternative Firewall Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once you stop and disable Firewalld<\/strong>, your system loses its built-in network protection. To maintain security, consider using an alternative firewall.
Two reliable options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n