# FTP outgoing connection blocked by windows firewall
**URL:** https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ftp-outgoing-connection-blocked-by-windows-firewall/4300
**Category:** Discussion
**Created:** [March 7, 2008, 5:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ftp-outgoing-connection-blocked-by-windows-firewall/4300 "2008-03-07T05:35:37Z")
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### Author:  [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)
#### Post date: [March 7, 2008, 5:35am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ftp-outgoing-connection-blocked-by-windows-firewall/4300/1 "2008-03-07T05:35:37Z")
Hi,
I am using Automise 1.5.
I have an ftp connection going out and grabbing a file. It works fine if the windows firewall is disabled, but if the windows firewall is enabled the process just goes on and on for days. The file size received stays at 0kb. I have included ATMCD.exe and Automise Action Studio in the exception list as well as port 21 is open for FTP.
Any idea what else should I open?
Thanks
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### Author:  [@Vincent](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/Vincent)
#### Post date: [March 8, 2008, 12:11pm UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ftp-outgoing-connection-blocked-by-windows-firewall/4300/2 "2008-03-08T12:11:35Z")
Hi
The problem is that in active mode, the server connects to the client. Change the mode to Passive and it should be fine. This page has some good info on FTP : [http://www.slacksite.com/other/ftp.html](http://www.slacksite.com/other/ftp.html)
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### Author:  [@deleted\_user](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/u/deleted_user)
#### Post date: [March 10, 2008, 4:23am UTC](https://www.finalbuilder.com/forums/t/ftp-outgoing-connection-blocked-by-windows-firewall/4300/3 "2008-03-10T04:23:56Z")
That fixed it.. Thanks