port forwarding

[kilrdude]

I need some help. Does port forwarding open your computer to hackers? NO LYING. I need an honest answer because my overpretective mom wont let me because she thinks it will open our computer to hackers. again, NO LYING AT ALL.

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[Ethan]

It is safer than everyday browsing of the internet.

[Only1rebel]

it only opens your computer up on certain ports, not your whole computer. The only time your computer will be vulnerable is when hosting a server.

[Ethan]

it only opens your computer up on certain ports, not your whole computer. The only time your computer will be vulnerable is when hosting a server.

Nope. The computer is not vulnerable when hosting a server.