Can firewall settings on Windows 10 interfere with localhost SSL connections?

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Can firewall settings on Windows 10 interfere with localhost SSL connections?
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Yes, a restrictive firewall configuration can block SSL traffic on localhost. Ensure that your Windows Defender Firewall (or any third-party firewall) allows inbound and outbound connections on ports 443 (the standard HTTPS port) for your localhost server.