diff --git a/docs/integrations/forward-deployed-engagement-playbook.md b/docs/integrations/forward-deployed-engagement-playbook.md
index a39cf1d..abfddc0 100644
--- a/docs/integrations/forward-deployed-engagement-playbook.md
+++ b/docs/integrations/forward-deployed-engagement-playbook.md
@@ -131,6 +131,18 @@ kaizen-agentic engagement close-session eng-coulomb-railiance01-ho-001 \
   --success --duty standard_review --summary "..." --time 120 --quality 0.8
 ```
 
+### UFW k3s API admin allowlist
+
+After remediation, port **6443** is allowlist-only. Procedure:
+
+- Role protocol: [`roles/host-operator/protocols/ufw-admin-allowlist.md`](../../roles/host-operator/protocols/ufw-admin-allowlist.md)
+- Pilot table + quick commands: engagement `access-plan.md`
+
+```bash
+curl -4 -s ifconfig.me; echo   # on admin laptop
+ssh railiance01 "sudo ufw allow from <PUBLIC_IP> to any port 6443 proto tcp comment 'k3s-api-admin-<label>'"
+```
+
 ### Open human decisions from pilot (not supplier code)
 
 1. Add RAM and/or temporary swap on railiance01
diff --git a/engagements/pilots/eng-coulomb-railiance01-ho-001/access-plan.md b/engagements/pilots/eng-coulomb-railiance01-ho-001/access-plan.md
index af50836..0167cc1 100644
--- a/engagements/pilots/eng-coulomb-railiance01-ho-001/access-plan.md
+++ b/engagements/pilots/eng-coulomb-railiance01-ho-001/access-plan.md
@@ -34,14 +34,56 @@
 - API keys / DB passwords → **OpenBao** via `warden route` (not this agent)
 - Do **not** message ops-warden for secret values
 
+## UFW k3s API admin allowlist (6443)
+
+**Policy (since 2026-07-16 remediation):** port **6443/tcp** is **not** open to the
+world. Remote k3s API / `kubectl` against the public IP works only from allowlisted
+admin public IPs. **SSH (22) remains open Anywhere.**
+
+**Full procedure:**
+[`roles/host-operator/protocols/ufw-admin-allowlist.md`](../../../roles/host-operator/protocols/ufw-admin-allowlist.md)
+
+### Current allowlist (update when changing UFW)
+
+| Public IP | Label | Added | Notes |
+|-----------|-------|-------|-------|
+| 89.244.90.246 | k3s-api-operator-current | 2026-07-16 | Session IP during P4 remediation |
+| 85.132.220.102 | k3s-api-operator-hist | 2026-07-16 | Historical login IP |
+
+### Quick commands (railiance01)
+
+```bash
+# Discover your public IP (on the admin laptop)
+curl -4 -s ifconfig.me; echo
+
+# List rules
+ssh railiance01 'sudo ufw status numbered verbose'
+
+# Add admin
+ssh railiance01 "sudo ufw allow from <PUBLIC_IP> to any port 6443 proto tcp comment 'k3s-api-admin-<label>'"
+
+# Remove: use rule number from status numbered
+ssh railiance01 'sudo ufw delete <N>'
+```
+
+After any change: update the table above and append a line to the verification log.
+Class: **`firewall_change`** — record approval for production changes.
+
+**Not required for:** local `sudo k3s kubectl` on the host, or API access only via SSH tunnel.
+
+**8472/udp:** world-open rule removed (single-node). Re-add only if multi-node flannel peers need it.
+
+UFW backup from remediation: `/etc/ufw/user.rules.bak.20260716` on host.
+
 ## Verification log
 
 | Date | Result | Notes |
 |------|--------|-------|
-| 2026-07-16 | **OK** | ICMP OK; `ssh railiance01` interactive-non-batch shell OK; host_observe assessment completed (RU-01) |
+| 2026-07-16 | **OK** | ICMP OK; `ssh railiance01` shell OK; host_observe assessment (RU-01) |
+| 2026-07-16 | **OK** | UFW 6443 restricted to allowlist; 8472 closed externally (P4) |
 
 ## Revocation
 
 | Date | Action |
 |------|--------|
-| _open_ | On ramp-down: stop renewing agent certs/keys used for this engagement; set schedule disabled; mark here |
+| _open_ | On ramp-down: stop renewing agent certs/keys used for this engagement; set schedule disabled; remove temporary admin UFW rules if desired; mark here |
diff --git a/roles/host-operator/ROLE.yaml b/roles/host-operator/ROLE.yaml
index 4ef1494..3b988c3 100644
--- a/roles/host-operator/ROLE.yaml
+++ b/roles/host-operator/ROLE.yaml
@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ spec:
     - agent: host-operator
       slug: load-workload-review
       path: roles/host-operator/protocols/load-workload-review.md
+    - agent: host-operator
+      slug: ufw-admin-allowlist
+      path: roles/host-operator/protocols/ufw-admin-allowlist.md
   memory_template: memory-template.md
   default_cadence:
     health_review: daily
diff --git a/roles/host-operator/protocols/ufw-admin-allowlist.md b/roles/host-operator/protocols/ufw-admin-allowlist.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6c22387
--- /dev/null
+++ b/roles/host-operator/protocols/ufw-admin-allowlist.md
@@ -0,0 +1,123 @@
+---
+agent: host-operator
+slug: ufw-admin-allowlist
+title: UFW k3s API admin allowlist
+version: 0.1.0
+last_updated: "2026-07-16"
+---
+
+# UFW admin allowlist (k3s API / port 6443)
+
+## Purpose
+
+After world-open `6443/tcp` is removed, remote `kubectl` / k3s API access works only
+from **explicitly allowlisted public IPs**. This procedure adds, lists, and removes
+admin IPs safely.
+
+**Access class:** `firewall_change` — requires recorded human approval on production.
+
+## When to use
+
+- New admin laptop / office / mobile network needs direct API access to the node
+- Admin public IP changed (ISP / travel)
+- CI or jump host must hit public `:6443` (prefer SSH tunnel when possible)
+
+## When not needed
+
+- SSH into the host and run `sudo k3s kubectl …` locally
+- Access only via SSH tunnel / ops-bridge (SSH already open)
+- IP is already listed in `ufw status`
+
+## Preconditions
+
+- SSH access to the host as an operator with passwordless or approved sudo
+- Approver recorded for `firewall_change` on production hosts
+- Target public IP known (see Discover IP)
+
+## Discover IP (from the admin machine)
+
+```bash
+curl -4 -s ifconfig.me; echo
+# or
+curl -4 -s https://api.ipify.org; echo
+```
+
+Use the **public IPv4**, not a private LAN address (unless that is how the host sees you).
+
+## List current rules
+
+```bash
+ssh <host> 'sudo ufw status numbered verbose'
+```
+
+Note OpenSSH should remain `Anywhere` (or your org policy). k3s API lines look like:
+
+```text
+6443/tcp    ALLOW IN    <ip>    # k3s-api-admin-<label>
+```
+
+## Add an admin IP
+
+```bash
+ssh <host> "sudo ufw allow from <PUBLIC_IP> to any port 6443 proto tcp comment 'k3s-api-admin-<label>'"
+ssh <host> 'sudo ufw status numbered'
+```
+
+Example:
+
+```bash
+ssh railiance01 "sudo ufw allow from 203.0.113.50 to any port 6443 proto tcp comment 'k3s-api-admin-home'"
+```
+
+### Verify
+
+From the admin machine (with kubeconfig pointing at the public API):
+
+```bash
+kubectl get node
+# or
+curl -sk --max-time 5 https://<host-ip>:6443/version
+```
+
+## Remove a stale admin IP
+
+```bash
+ssh <host> 'sudo ufw status numbered'
+# identify rule number N for the stale IP
+ssh <host> 'sudo ufw delete N'   # confirm when prompted, or: echo y | sudo ufw delete N
+```
+
+Prefer deleting by number to avoid removing the wrong rule.
+
+## Rollback (emergency: restore world-open API — last resort)
+
+Only if lockout of all admins is worse than temporary exposure:
+
+```bash
+ssh <host> 'sudo ufw allow 6443/tcp comment temporary-world-open-k3s-api'
+# re-establish allowlist, then:
+ssh <host> 'sudo ufw delete allow 6443/tcp'
+```
+
+Prefer fixing allowlist IPs over world-open.
+
+## Optional: IPv6
+
+If admins use IPv6 to the host:
+
+```bash
+sudo ufw allow from <PUBLIC_IPV6> to any port 6443 proto tcp comment 'k3s-api-admin-<label>-v6'
+```
+
+## Engagement bookkeeping
+
+After changes:
+
+1. Update `access-plan.md` allowlist table (IP, label, date, who)
+2. Append session log / close-session summary (no secrets)
+3. Note in vault Watch Points if IPs are dynamic
+
+## Related
+
+- host-operator privilege gate (`firewall_change`)
+- Pilot reference: `engagements/pilots/eng-coulomb-railiance01-ho-001/access-plan.md`