backup iptables

[mister_v]

Hi,

I would like to make a backup of my iptables rules.
Where is the iptables save-file?

Thanks,

[Chris]

The easiest way to make a backup is

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iptables-save > iptables.bak

The rules are now in iptables.bak

You can restore them with

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iptables-restore < iptables.bak

The standard save-file depends on your system.
check /etc/conf.d/iptables for where they are saved.
on my PC (gentoo) it is /var/lib/iptables/rules-save.
I believe on CentOS it is /etc/sysconfig/iptables.save.

Hope this helps.