Creating and deleting security groups

Limitations

  • You cannot delete the default security group.
  • You cannot delete a security group if it is assigned to a VM.

To create a security group

Admin panel

  1. On the Compute > Network > Security groups tab, click Add security group.
  2. In the Add security group window, specify a name and description for the group, and then click Add.

By default, the new security group will deny all incoming traffic and allow only outgoing traffic to assigned virtual machines.

To delete a security group

Admin panel

  1. On the Compute > Network > Security groups tab, click the required security group.
  2. On the group right pane, click Delete.
  3. Click Delete in the confirmation window.