

On the next window, modify the settings to turn off Windows Defender Firewall for public and private networks, then press Ok.On the left menu bar, find the option to Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.Head to System and Security and locate Windows Defender Firewall.Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type in Control Panel.

If that’s the cause of the Error: Connect econnrefused – connection refused by server error, simply disable the firewall and anti-virus software on your computer and try to reconnect.

One of the possible reasons for this error is that the firewall and anti-virus software on your computer is preventing FileZilla from making a connection. Subscribe Method 1 – Disabling Firewall/Anti-Virus Software on Your Computer
