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Importing Security Group Rules

Last updated: 2020-03-06 11:47:18

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Scenario

Security group rules can be imported from a file. You can use this feature to quickly restore or create security group rules.

Directions

  1. Log in to the CVM Console.
  2. In the left sidebar, select Security Group. The Security Group page then appears.
  3. Select desired region to see a list of security groups.
  4. Locate desired security group and click its name. Security Group Rule page appears.
  5. Select inbound or outbound rules by clicking Inbound rule or Outbound rule.
  6. Click Import rules. The Batch import - Inbound/Outbound Rules page appears.
  7. Click Browse and select a rule template file. Click Import.
    • If there are existing rules in the security group, export them before importing new rules. Existing rules are overwritten after importing.
    • If there is no existing rules in the security group, download the template first. Use it as a start to modify rules to your liking. Import them once you are finished.