Installing ufw together with sshd does not add the corresponding ssh ufw allow rule

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Assessment

Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Newbie friendliness
52/100
Issue type
Bug
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Quiet
Tech stack
linux, python
Domain
networking, security, tooling

Research direction

Start by locating the installer logic that handles installing sshd and ufw, then reproduce the described first-run installation scenario. Done means the generated system includes an ssh allow rule in ufw when both components are installed, while installations without both remain unaffected.

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Description

Which ISO version are you using?

2026-06-01

The installation log
This is not an error, just a logic issue
describe the problem

Everything is in the title : when you install sshd and ufw, the installer does not add automatically the allow rule to be able to connect to ssh remotely, preventing to connect remotely on the first run.

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