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# View an object-group with Firewall Manager v2

Firewall Manager v2 is a MyRackspace Portal tool. This article describes how to\
view object-groups, an easy-to-use feature that groups and sorts similar items,\
such as IP addresses, ports, or protocols.

To learn more about the tool, see [Firewall Manager v2](/support/how-to/firewall-manager-v2).

### Why should I use an object-group?

Object-groups improve the organization and readability of the running\
configuration for a firewall. A running configuration that is easy to read and\
modify reduces the chances for misconfiguration and increases your ability to\
troubleshoot issues quickly.

Firewall Manager v2 refers to object-groups as *IP groups*. You can view, create,\
update, and delete any object-group on your firewall. For more information, see\
the following articles:

* [Add an object-group](/support/how-to/create-an-object-group-with-firewall-manager-v2)
* [Modify an object-group](/support/how-to/modify-an-object-group-with-firewall-manager-v2)
* [Delete an object-group](/support/how-to/delete-an-object-group-with-firewall-manager-v2)

### View object-groups

1. Log in to the [MyRackspace Portal](https://login.rackspace.com/) by using your\
   username and password.

2. In the top navigation bar, click **Select a Product > Rackspace Dedicated**.

3. Select **Network** > **Firewall Manager v2**.

4. In the navigation pane on the left side of the panel, click the firewall for\
   which you want to see object-groups.

5. Under **Rules** in the navigation pane, click **IP Groups**.

   <img src="https://assets.docs.rackspace.com/support/how-to/dedicated-hosting/view-an-object-group-with-firewall-manager-v2/ip-groups.png" alt="" title="" />

6. Scroll through or search the object-group list and click the appropriate\
   object-group. The contents of the object-group display automatically.

Firewall Manager v2 organizes the object-groups in case-sensitive alphabetical\
order. Therefore, object-group names with uppercase letters display before those\
with lowercase letters. If you can’t locate an object-group, search for the\
object-group by using your browser search function.

You can also search the contents of an object-group. This feature enables you to\
quickly determine whether an IP address or subnet exists within the specified\
group. To use this feature, type an IP address or subnet IP in the search bar that\
displays automatically when you click the group.

### Related articles

* [Firewall Manager v2 access-list theory and best practices](/support/how-to/firewall-manager-v2-access-list-theory-and-best-practices)
* [Firewall Manager v2 access-list rules](/support/how-to/firewall-manager-v2-access-list-rules)
* [Firewall Manager v2 port-objects](/support/how-to/firewall-manager-v2-port-groups)
* [Firewall Manager v2 change log](/support/how-to/firewall-manager-v2-change-log)