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Reset macOS Sequoia Firewall
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reset_macos_firewall.txt
Disable the firewall:
/usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/socketfilterfw --setglobalstate off
Remove the firewall config (**doesn't work due to permissions**):
sudo rm /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/com.apple.alf.plist
Or, backup the firewall config (**doesn't work due to permissions**):
sudo mv /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/com.apple.alf.plist /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/com.apple.alf.plist.bak
Enable the firewall:
/usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/socketfilterfw --setglobalstate on
Links:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/how-to-reset-firewall-which-is-blocking-remote-desktop.2361888/post-31546316
https://github.com/osquery/osquery/pull/8352
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