So, I have these rules set in iptables: # iptables -L Chain INPUT (policy ACCEPT) target prot opt source destination ACCEPT tcp -- anywhere anywhere tcp dpts:6850:6999 ACCEPT udp -- anywhere anywhere udp dpts:6850:6999 ACCEPT tcp -- anywhere anywhere tcp dpt:6881 Chain FORWARD (policy ACCEPT) target prot opt source destination Chain OUTPUT (policy ACCEPT) target prot opt source destination Although, the ports are not open :/ here is a telnet attempt: # telnet localhost 6999 Trying 127.0.0.1... telnet: Unable to connect to remote host: Connection refused Any idea why this is happening? Do I need to reboot or do someone to make the changes permanent? Last time I rebooted the rules disappeared from iptables :/