Hi there! Like above I've been trying to help a friend set up a minecraft server but unfortunately I just can't seem to get the port forwarding part. I've logged into the router, found the port forwarding settings, and added an option but no dice.
I give them the external, not internal, ip when they connect. I use the correct Ipv4 address when creating the port. I use the correct port number when setting everything up and I've double checked it all when getting things set up.
In addition to that, I tried some of the other troubleshooting steps I've found here such as disabling firewall and creating exception rules for the specific port. I even decided to check if my ISP blocked the specific port for some reason but luckily the don't.
I'm sort of at my wit's end here so if anyone has advice that would be great!
Edit: I also ensured the server was running when using the port tester if that helps.
I give them the external, not internal, ip when they connect. I use the correct Ipv4 address when creating the port. I use the correct port number when setting everything up and I've double checked it all when getting things set up.
In addition to that, I tried some of the other troubleshooting steps I've found here such as disabling firewall and creating exception rules for the specific port. I even decided to check if my ISP blocked the specific port for some reason but luckily the don't.
I'm sort of at my wit's end here so if anyone has advice that would be great!
Edit: I also ensured the server was running when using the port tester if that helps.