Windows Firewall should open port 80 and 443 for Work Folders

Applies To: Windows Server 2012 R2

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Issue

Work Folders is enabled, but both port 80 and 443 are closed in Windows Firewall.

Impact

Users will not be able to sync with this server using Work Folders.

Resolution

Use Windows Firewall to open port 443 and port 80.

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