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title: Using Weave Net for NetworkPolicy
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This page shows how to use Weave Net for NetworkPolicy.

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Complete steps 1, 2, and 3 of the [kubeadm getting started guide](/docs/getting-started-guides/kubeadm/). 

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## Installing Weave Net addon 

Follow the [Integrating Kubernetes via the Addon](https://www.weave.works/docs/net/latest/kube-addon/) guide.

The Weave Net Addon for Kubernetes comes with a [Network Policy Controller](https://www.weave.works/docs/net/latest/kube-addon/#npc) that automatically monitors Kubernetes for any NetworkPolicy annotations on all namespaces and configures `iptables` rules to allow or block traffic as directed by the policies.

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Once you have installed the Weave Net Addon you can follow the [NetworkPolicy getting started guide](/docs/getting-started-guides/network-policy/walkthrough) to try out Kubernetes NetworkPolicy.

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