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# Forwarding

[Port Forwarding](/glossary/p/port_forwarding) allows remote computers to connect to a specific device within your private network.

## Configuration

The forwarding list shows information about any configured port forwarding rules.

^ Item ^ Comment ^
| Name | Identifier for the mapping. |
| Direction | [zone](/glossary/f/firewall_zone) involved |
| Dst. IP Address | Client [IP address](/glossary/i/ip_address). |
| Protocol | Mapping [protocol](/glossary/p/protocol) ([UDP](/glossary/u/udp) / [TCP](/glossary/t/tcp) / TCP + UDP ). |
| Public port(s) | Public (external) [port](/glossary/p/port). |
| Private port(s) | Private (client) [port](/glossary/p/port). |

## Overview

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