Allow TCP from Gateway_IP to MFT_IP port 8000 Allow TCP from MFT_IP to Gateway_IP port 443 (if MFT pushes to Gateway)
This piece outlines how to configure a firewall for and GoAnywhere Gateway (reverse proxy/DMZ component). goanywhere firewall
The crown jewel of GoAnywhere’s network security architecture is the . This component addresses the classic security dilemma: how to allow external partners to send you files without opening ports on your internal network. Allow TCP from Gateway_IP to MFT_IP port 8000
You can use this for a knowledge base, a security guide, or a client briefing. You can use this for a knowledge base,
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix | |---------|--------------|-----| | SFTP connects but directory listing times out | Firewall blocking outbound data connection | Allow established/related traffic | | FTPS upload fails after login | Passive data port range not open | Open 30000–31000 (or configured range) | | AS2 MDN not received | Firewall dropping inbound HTTP from partner | Allow partner IP on port 8080/443 | | Gateway shows “MFT server unreachable” | TCP 8000 blocked between Gateway and MFT | Allow internal traffic on port 8000 | | Email notifications fail | Outbound SMTP blocked | Open 25/587 to mail server IP |
Allocated dynamically for active data transfers. ⚡ Best Practices for Hardening GoAnywhere Security
Managing file transfers securely requires strict control over external traffic.The GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) ecosystem addresses this need.It uses a specialized architecture to keep data safe.This guide explores how GoAnywhere interacts with firewalls to protect assets. 🛡️ Understanding the GoAnywhere Gateway Architecture