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What is Portmaster by Safing?
Portmaster by Safing is a comprehensive application firewall designed to give users complete oversight and control over their computer's network activity. With real-time monitoring, users can see every connection initiated by applications and identify potentially harmful communications, while powerful privacy tools automatically block advertisements and trackers system-wide.
This open-source solution allows users to customize global and per-app network settings, enabling total restriction or tailored permission for internet access. Available for Windows and Linux, Portmaster empowers users to set their own rules, block peer-to-peer connections except for specific apps, and prevent connections to certain countries, making it a robust tool for anyone seeking to strengthen their digital privacy and security.
Features
- Network Activity Monitoring: See all network connections initiated by any application in real time.
- System-Wide Tracker Blocking: Block trackers and advertisements across every application, not just browsers.
- Custom Rules Management: Create global or per-app rules to restrict or allow internet access as desired.
- Connection Country Blocking: Block communications with specific countries to enhance security.
- Peer-to-Peer Filtering: Allow or block P2P traffic selectively for specific applications.
- Secure DNS Settings: Improve privacy with secure DNS filtering.
- VPN Compatibility: Operates smoothly with VPNs for layered security.
- Bandwidth Visibility: Review bandwidth usage and network history.
Use Cases
- Blocking all advertisements and trackers across every application on a device.
- Controlling which applications can access the internet on a per-app basis.
- Restricting outbound connections to specific countries for compliance or security reasons.
- Detecting suspicious network activity for investigative or security purposes.
- Enhancing privacy on public or unsecured networks.
- Monitoring bandwidth usage for different applications.
- Adding an extra layer of protection on top of existing VPN solutions.
FAQs
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What platforms does Portmaster support?
Portmaster is available for Windows and Linux platforms, with plans to expand support to Mac and mobile devices in the future. -
Is all my network activity routed through the SPN when enabled?
Yes, enabling the Safing Privacy Network (SPN) routes all internet connections through the network, with the option to create app-specific exceptions. -
What payment methods are accepted for premium features?
Supported payment methods include credit cards, PayPal, cash, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero. -
Where is the source code for Portmaster available?
The source code for Portmaster and its components is available on Github.
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