diff --git a/Setting up a Minecraft server.md b/Setting up a Minecraft server.md
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--- a/Setting up a Minecraft server.md	
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@@ -58,7 +58,10 @@ The first time you will get an error about an EULA, you need to look for `EULA.t
 
 # Allowing minecraft through the firewall
 This may or may not be needed, depending on your distro, and the command syntax will vary slightly depending on the distro.
-
+iptables:
+```
+iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 25565 -j ACCEPT
+```
 This enables minecraft to run in the background, restart if it crashes, etc etc.
 
 In `/etc/systemd/system`, place this file and tailor it to your liking.