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+# /etc/ufw/ufw.conf
+#
+
+# Set to yes to start on boot. If setting this remotely, be sure to add a rule
+# to allow your remote connection before starting ufw. Eg: 'ufw allow 22/tcp'
+ENABLED=yes
+
+# Please use the 'ufw' command to set the loglevel. Eg: 'ufw logging medium'.
+# See 'man ufw' for details.
+LOGLEVEL=low