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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 TCP''' | ||
* | * '''HTTP port (if applicable)''' | ||
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: | ||
# Log into your router’s admin interface (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1). | |||
# Locate the section labeled: | |||
#* Port Forwarding | |||
#* Virtual Server | |||
#* NAT Rules | |||
#* Applications & Gaming | |||
# Create a new rule: | |||
#* External Port: 22000 | |||
#* Internal IP: (your server PC’s local IP) | |||
#* Internal Port: 22000 | |||
#* Protocol: TCP + UDP | |||
# Save changes. | |||
# 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 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. | ||
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)]: | |||
* 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 === | |||
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 == | ||