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PerikiyoXD at 11:37, 23 February 2026

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	This is required when hosting a server from a home network.		This is required when hosting a server from a home network.



	== Why Is It Required? ==		== Why Is It Required? ==
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	Without port forwarding, your server will only be accessible from inside your local network.		Without port forwarding, your server will only be accessible from inside your local network.



	== Before You Begin ==		== Before You Begin ==
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	Default server ports:		Default server ports:

	* 22000 UDP		* '''22000 UDP'''
	* 22000 TCP		* '''22000 TCP'''
	* HTTP port (if applicable)		* '''HTTP port (if applicable)'''

	~~Ports can be changed in the [[ServerConfiguration\|server configuration]].~~


			Ports can be changed in your [[ServerConfiguration\|server configuration]].

	== How to Open Ports ==		== How to Open Ports ==
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	General steps:		General steps:

	1. Log into your router’s admin interface (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).		# Log into your router’s admin interface (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
	2. Locate the section labeled:		# Locate the section labeled:
			#* Port Forwarding
	* Port Forwarding		#* Virtual Server
	* Virtual Server		#* NAT Rules
	* NAT Rules		#* Applications & Gaming
	* Applications & Gaming		# Create a new rule:
	3. Create a new rule:		#* External Port: 22000
			#* Internal IP: (your server PC’s local IP)
	* External Port: 22000		#* Internal Port: 22000
	* Internal IP: (your server PC’s local IP)		#* Protocol: TCP + UDP
	* Internal Port: 22000		# Save changes.
	* Protocol: TCP + UDP		# Restart the router if required.
	4. Save changes.
	5. Restart the router if required.

	Because every router interface is different, consult:		Because every router interface is different, consult:
	[https://portforward.com/router.htm~~](https://~~portforward.com/router~~.htm)~~		[https://portforward.com/router.htm portforward.com router guide]

	Select your router model for step-by-step instructions.		Select your router model for step-by-step instructions.



	== Verifying Port Forwarding ==		== Verifying Port Forwarding ==
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	* Ask someone outside your network to attempt connection.		* Ask someone outside your network to attempt connection.

	~~Important~~: Port ~~checks will fail if the server is not running.~~		You can check whether your port is open using:
			[https://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/ YouGetSignal Open Port Checker]

			Enter your public IP address and the port number (e.g., 22000) to test accessibility.

			Important: Port checks will fail if the server is not running.

	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==

	=== No Router Access ===		=== No Router Access ===

	If you do not control the router (e.g., apartment, campus, shared housing), you cannot configure port forwarding yourself.		If you do not control the router (e.g., apartment, campus, shared housing), you cannot configure port forwarding yourself.

	=== Router Restart Required ===		=== Router Restart Required ===

	Some routers require:		Some routers require:

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	=== ISP Port Blocking ===		=== ISP Port Blocking ===

	Some Internet Service Providers block:		Some Internet Service Providers block:

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	* Use a VPS or dedicated hosting provider		* Use a VPS or dedicated hosting provider

			=== Carrier-Grade NAT (CGNAT) ===

			If your ISP uses [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier-grade_NAT carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT)]:
	~~===~~ Carrier-~~Grade~~ NAT (CGNAT) ~~===~~
	~~If your ISP uses CGNAT~~:

	* You do not have a public IPv4 address.		* You do not have a public IPv4 address.
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	* Use a VPN that provides port forwarding		* Use a VPN that provides port forwarding

			=== Firewall Conflicts ===


	~~=== Firewall Conflicts ===~~
	Ensure:		Ensure:

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	* Security software is not blocking the ports.		* Security software is not blocking the ports.
	* The internal IP in the router rule matches your server machine.		* The internal IP in the router rule matches your server machine.



	== Alternatives to Port Forwarding ==		== Alternatives to Port Forwarding ==
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	These options typically involve cost but avoid router configuration.		These options typically involve cost but avoid router configuration.



	== Summary ==		== Summary ==

PerikiyoXD at 11:33, 23 February 2026

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Vortrex at 19:35, 4 November 2021

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	==How do I open ports?==		==How do I open ports?==
	This is usually done within the router's configuration. The instructions for port forwarding are different for almost every router so they won't be listed here, but here's a webpage where you can choose your router from the list: [https://portforward.com/router.htm portforward.com]. When selecting a router, the website will give you instructions on how to open ports for it. You'll need to open UDP and TCP ports for the server and HTTP connections. The default ports are 22000 for both, but you can change these ports in your [[~~ServerConfig~~\|server config]]		This is usually done within the router's configuration. The instructions for port forwarding are different for almost every router so they won't be listed here, but here's a webpage where you can choose your router from the list: [https://portforward.com/router.htm portforward.com]. When selecting a router, the website will give you instructions on how to open ports for it. You'll need to open UDP and TCP ports for the server and HTTP connections. The default ports are 22000 for both, but you can change these ports in your [[ServerConfiguration\|server config]]

	==Troubleshooting==		==Troubleshooting==

Vortrex at 19:35, 4 November 2021

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:Port Forwarding}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Port Forwarding}}
	==What is Port Forwarding?==		==What is Port Forwarding?==
	~~Most routers block incoming connections for security reasons, which means players won't be able to connect to your server.~~ Port-forwarding is the term used to describe the process of allowing connections through specific ports, and forwarding those connections to ~~your PC~~ that the server is running on.		Port-forwarding is the term used to describe the process of allowing incoming connections through your router on specific ports, and forwarding those connections to the computer that the server is running on.

	==Why do I need it?==		==Why do I need it?==
	Servers hosted from PC's at home need to allow incoming connections ~~via the ports the server uses, and forwarded to the PC that the server is running on. If~~ incoming connections ~~are blocked by closed ports,~~ players won't be able connect to your server, and the server listing won't be able to show your server since it can't communicate with it either.		Servers hosted from PC's at home need to allow incoming connections since most routers block incoming connections for security reasons which means players won't be able to connect to your server, and the server listing won't be able to show your server since it can't communicate with it either.

	==How do I open ports?==		==How do I open ports?==
	This is usually done within the router's configuration. The instructions for port forwarding ~~vary per~~ router so they won't be listed here, but here's a webpage ~~with plenty of information~~: [https://portforward.com/router.htm portforward.com] ~~... Choose your router from the list~~. When selecting a router, the website will give you instructions on how to open ports for ~~your router~~. You'll need to open UDP and TCP ports for the server and HTTP connections. The default ports are 22000 for both, but these ~~can be different depending on~~ server ~~configuration.~~		This is usually done within the router's configuration. The instructions for port forwarding are different for almost every router so they won't be listed here, but here's a webpage where you can choose your router from the list: [https://portforward.com/router.htm portforward.com]. When selecting a router, the website will give you instructions on how to open ports for it. You'll need to open UDP and TCP ports for the server and HTTP connections. The default ports are 22000 for both, but you can change these ports in your [[ServerConfig\|server config]]

	==Troubleshooting==		==Troubleshooting==

Vortrex at 14:17, 26 June 2021

2021-06-26T14:17:19Z

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:Port Forwarding}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Port Forwarding}}
	==What is Port Forwarding?==		==What is Port Forwarding?==
	Most routers block incoming connections for security reasons. Port-forwarding is the term used to describe the process of allowing connections through specific ports, ~~often directed~~ to ~~a specific~~ PC on ~~a local network~~.		Most routers block incoming connections for security reasons, which means players won't be able to connect to your server. Port-forwarding is the term used to describe the process of allowing connections through specific ports, and forwarding those connections to your PC that the server is running on.

	==Why do I need it?==		==Why do I need it?==
	Servers hosted from PC's at home need to allow incoming connections via the ports the server uses, and ~~typically directed~~ to the ~~machine~~ that the server is running on. If incoming connections are blocked by closed ports, players won't be able connect to your server, and the server listing won't be able to show your server since it can't communicate with it either.		Servers hosted from PC's at home need to allow incoming connections via the ports the server uses, and forwarded to the PC that the server is running on. If incoming connections are blocked by closed ports, players won't be able connect to your server, and the server listing won't be able to show your server since it can't communicate with it either.

	==How do I open ports?==		==How do I open ports?==

Vortrex at 06:38, 9 June 2021

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	* Some [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_service_provider ISPs] may block certain ports (or all of them). Unfortunately there's not much we can do about that. In this case, you may need to use a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network VPN] or contact your ISP to see if they'll open the needed ports.		* Some [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_service_provider ISPs] may block certain ports (or all of them). Unfortunately there's not much we can do about that. In this case, you may need to use a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network VPN] or contact your ISP to see if they'll open the needed ports.
	* Hosting companies that provide services like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server VPS] or [https://gtaconnected.com/hosting/ game servers] don't usually need to be port-forwarded, but usually cost money.		* Hosting companies that provide services like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server VPS] or [https://gtaconnected.com/hosting/ game servers] don't usually need to be port-forwarded, but usually cost money.
			* If your ISP uses [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier-grade_NAT carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT)] then you will not be able to portforward.

Vortrex at 18:01, 25 January 2021

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	==How do I open ports?==		==How do I open ports?==
	This is usually done within the router's configuration. The instructions for port forwarding vary per router so they won't be listed here, but here's a webpage with plenty of information: [https://portforward.com/ portforward.com] ... Choose your router ~~by using the links on~~ the ~~left that take you to a router~~ list. When selecting a router, the website will give you instructions on how to open ports for your router. You'll need to open UDP and TCP ports for the server and HTTP connections. The default ports are 22000 for both, but these can be different depending on server configuration.		This is usually done within the router's configuration. The instructions for port forwarding vary per router so they won't be listed here, but here's a webpage with plenty of information: [https://portforward.com/router.htm portforward.com] ... Choose your router from the list. When selecting a router, the website will give you instructions on how to open ports for your router. You'll need to open UDP and TCP ports for the server and HTTP connections. The default ports are 22000 for both, but these can be different depending on server configuration.

	==Troubleshooting==		==Troubleshooting==
	A few things to remember:		A few things to remember:
			* If you do not have access to your router, you will not be able to port forward
	* Some routers may require a restart or complete disconnect to apply the changes to the firewall for opening ports. Depending on the router, it could take a few seconds up to several minutes.		* Some routers may require a restart or complete disconnect to apply the changes to the firewall for opening ports. Depending on the router, it could take a few seconds up to several minutes.
	* Some [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_service_provider ISPs] may block certain ports (or all of them). Unfortunately there's not much we can do about that. In this case, you may need to use a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network VPN] or contact your ISP to see if they'll open the needed ports.		* Some [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_service_provider ISPs] may block certain ports (or all of them). Unfortunately there's not much we can do about that. In this case, you may need to use a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network VPN] or contact your ISP to see if they'll open the needed ports.
	* Hosting companies that provide services like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server VPS] or [https://gtaconnected.com/hosting/ game servers] don't usually need to be port-forwarded, but usually cost money.		* Hosting companies that provide services like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server VPS] or [https://gtaconnected.com/hosting/ game servers] don't usually need to be port-forwarded, but usually cost money.

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	A few things to remember:		A few things to remember:
	* Some routers may require a restart or complete disconnect to apply the changes to the firewall for opening ports. Depending on the router, it could take a few seconds up to several minutes.		* Some routers may require a restart or complete disconnect to apply the changes to the firewall for opening ports. Depending on the router, it could take a few seconds up to several minutes.
	* Some ISPs may block certain ports (or all of them). Unfortunately there's not much we can do about that. In this case, you may need to use a VPN or contact your ISP to see if they'll open the needed ports.		* Some [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_service_provider ISPs] may block certain ports (or all of them). Unfortunately there's not much we can do about that. In this case, you may need to use a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network VPN] or contact your ISP to see if they'll open the needed ports.
	* Hosting companies that provide services like ~~dedicated servers,~~ VPS~~'s, and~~ game servers don't usually need to be port-forwarded, but usually cost money.		* Hosting companies that provide services like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server VPS] or [https://gtaconnected.com/hosting/ game servers] don't usually need to be port-forwarded, but usually cost money.

Vortrex at 02:32, 2 January 2021

2021-01-02T02:32:06Z

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	==Why do I need it?==		==Why do I need it?==
	Servers hosted from PC's at home need to allow incoming connections via the ports the server uses, and typically directed to the machine that the server is running on. If incoming connections are blocked by closed ports, players won't be able connect to your server, and the server listing won't be able to show your server since it can't communicate with it ~~server~~ either.		Servers hosted from PC's at home need to allow incoming connections via the ports the server uses, and typically directed to the machine that the server is running on. If incoming connections are blocked by closed ports, players won't be able connect to your server, and the server listing won't be able to show your server since it can't communicate with it either.

	==How do I open ports?==		==How do I open ports?==

Vortrex at 02:30, 2 January 2021

2021-01-02T02:30:14Z

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	* Some routers may require a restart or complete disconnect to apply the changes to the firewall for opening ports. Depending on the router, it could take a few seconds up to several minutes.		* Some routers may require a restart or complete disconnect to apply the changes to the firewall for opening ports. Depending on the router, it could take a few seconds up to several minutes.
	* Some ISPs may block certain ports (or all of them). Unfortunately there's not much we can do about that. In this case, you may need to use a VPN or contact your ISP to see if they'll open the needed ports.		* Some ISPs may block certain ports (or all of them). Unfortunately there's not much we can do about that. In this case, you may need to use a VPN or contact your ISP to see if they'll open the needed ports.
	* Hosting companies that provide services like dedicated servers, VPS's, and game servers don't usually need to be port-forwarded.		* Hosting companies that provide services like dedicated servers, VPS's, and game servers don't usually need to be port-forwarded, but usually cost money.