Minecraft server will just not forward!
Im sure you have seen too many of these, however i do have a good amount of info on what im using, and variations of what i have tried
Router Linksys E1200 (N300) Computer OS: Windows 8.1 AND Windows 10 (same difference) Architecture: x64 (with Java 8/7/6 x64)
Yes, i have allowed exceptions to my windows firewall for java/bin/java.exe AND javaw.exe
Yes, i have forwarded the port through my router at 25565 with TCP and UDP with my computers LOCAL address included correctly.
I have tried for the [server-ip] to be empty, my local ip, and for some reason i even tried my public ip.
I have even tried disabling my entire firewall...
Am i missing something here? I mean, i have never run a basement server, but i do some networking in programming, so i should be binding to my local address right? I have my internal and external ports set to 25565, so localhost is still localhost without a port.
Nevertheless, still i cannot connect. I am hosting my server from an isp and using my other computer via mobile hotspot (which does fine with my hosted server) to connect. No results.
Best Answer
You mentioned windows firewall -- when you 'allowed java' you're allowing it normally to connect outwards
This won't, by default, allow it to connect IN to your system.
You need to open the minecraft ports, on your windows firewall, from anywhere.
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If the issue \u201cMinecraft Port Forwarding not working\u201d appears again, it is time to check whether you are using a private IP address by running the ipconfig command via Command Prompt. If you are using the default gateway then you need to switch to the private IP address.Why am I not able to port forward?
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