Why can nobody join my server [closed]

I'm trying to get a minecraft server that costs $700 so today I decided that I would make a smaller, desktop run, server to get a bit of money for it. I go through the normal steps to start one up, Port forwarding and stuff like that. But when I start it up, the IP does not work. I left the IP empty so it would use my local IP, and i can connect to it by typing 'localhost' into the server list.

PS. My pc is connected to a wireless extender not the original router. I don't think that's the problem thow because I can access the 198.168.1.1 router configuration page from my pc.

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Best Answer

192.168.1.1 is a private IP address, which can only be accessed from the local area network that the local address is associated with. What you need to do is figure out the server's public IP address.

Since you're running the server on a standard desktop computer, it should be fairly easy to do this. Pull up a web browser and go to whatismyip.com. It'll display your device's public address right there on the page, no strings attached.

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Why can nobody join my Minecraft server?

Possible solutions are: Check that your network connection is enabled, and that no programs are blocking outgoing connections. Try disabling any existing firewall program, or changing its configuration options. Restart your modem/router.

How do I fix not being able to join a server?

Fixes to try:

Reboot the network.

Re-login your Minecraft account.

Flush your DNS and renew your IP.

Change the DNS servers.

Update your network driver.

Close bandwidth-hogging programs.

Turn off Windows Firewall.

Use a VPN.

What does Connection closed mean on Minecraft?

The existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host when accessing the Minecraft server error can occur if your firewall is blocking the connection. In some instances, incompatible versions of Java, as well as issues with your home network, can cause the problem.

What to do if u cant join your friends Minecraft server?

Try these fixes\u2026

Re-add your friend.

Reload your private world.

Disable Windows Firewall.

Update the network drivers.

Change the settings.

Disable antivirus software.

Use a VPN.

Minecraft - Why can only I join my own server? [FIX / SOLVED] (WINDOWS 10)

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