title: How can I alter Node.js network permissions in Windows 10?
body: <p>So, I was setting up node js to develop with React. A little windows permissions pop-up came up and asked if I wanted to allow node.js to operate on public or local networks. Its default was public, but I changed it to local. I don't recall exactly what it said.</p>
  
  <p>I feel that this may have something to do with my problem:
  whenever I attempt to start my react app on localhost:3000, I get a connection time out. The start command for the node development server says that the app should be available at localhost:3000. I have tried two different react apps, both have this issue, which leads me to believe the issue is with node.</p>
  
  <p>I used windows troubleshooter, it said:</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>The device or resource (localhost) is not set up to accept connections
    on port "3000".</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>I cannot find where to alter this permission in Windows 10, as it is baby-proofed. There is no "Advanced options" for me under apps and features.</p>
  
  <p>Please help, thanks.</p>