Convert Custom Network Security Group to Default
Default NSGs provide a standardized set of security rules and automatically add every newly provisioned VMs as a member, making it easier to maintain and scale your network security as your organization grows. It also reduces administrative overhead by eliminating the need to configure and update security rules manually.
Convert from custom to default
To convert a custom NSG to a default NSG, follow these steps:
1. Log in to the DCD with your username and password.
2. Go to Menu > Network > Network Security Groups.

3. Select a data center from the drop-down list.
4. Select an NSG and click Set as default in the Network Security Groups window to convert the respective custom group to default.

Alternatively, on the Network Security Groups window, you can select the NAME of the respective security group or select View & Edit for the respective security group:

Next, select Set as default in the Security Group Details window.

5. Select Confirm in the pop-up window.

Result: The selected NSG is converted to the default group.

Revert from default to custom
1. Select Remove default status in the View & Edit Group window to remove the default status.

2. Select Confirm to confirm the status change.
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