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    January 26, 2024 | 18049 view(s) | 32 people thought this was helpful
    Exceptions for Webex and Webex Meetings Across Third-Party Security Software
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    Exception for Webex Meetings:
    Cisco recommends excluding the locations below in all Third-Party Security Software to allow Webex through the Firewall:
    • Program Files (x86)\WebEx
    • ProgramData\Webex
    • \Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\WebEx
    • \Users\USERNAME\AppData\LocalLow\WebEx
    If using Firefox, exclude this file:
    • Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\plugins\npatgpc.dll
    Exception for Webex:
    Cisco recommends excluding the locations below in all Third-Party Security Software to allow Webex through the Firewall:
    • \Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Programs\Cisco Spark
    • \Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\CiscoSparkLauncher
    Admin install:
    • \Program Files (x86)\Cisco Spark
    Note:
    • Verify that the Webex app is included in the list
    • Confirm that the Security Software is up-to-date
    • Uninstall the Security Software and retest
    If further assistance is required to configure your Firewall, please contact the third-party security software provider or your IT department.

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