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![Screenshot of a warning from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} about being blocked by the firewall.](/assets/images/help/copilot/coding-agent/firewall-warning.png)

## Limitations

The agent firewall has important limitations that affect its security coverage.

* **Only applies to processes started by the agent**: The firewall only applies to processes started by the agent via its Bash tool. It does not apply to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers or processes started in configured {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} setup steps.
* **Only applies within the {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} appliance**: The firewall only operates within the {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} appliance environment. It does not apply to processes running outside of this environment.
* **Bypass potential**: Sophisticated attacks may bypass the firewall, potentially allowing unauthorized network access and data exfiltration.

These limitations mean that the firewall provides a layer of protection for common scenarios, but should not be considered a comprehensive security solution.

## Managing the recommended firewall allowlist

The recommended allowlist, enabled by default, allows access to:
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versions:
fpt: '*'
ghec: '*'
ghes: '>=3.17'
ghes: '>=3.19'
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