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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 | 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. | ||