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# Port Forwarding

!!! danger ":material-scale-balance: DISCLAIMER:"

**Port forwarding is a risk**.

By Port forwarding you understand the risks of opening up ports on your home network to the public and therefore void the right to hold BeamMP accountable for **any and all** damages that may happen to you or your household.

We take no responsibility for any content on any externally linked services or websites.

<u>**If you do not understand how to do this. Please use one of our partners**</u>



## How To Set Up a Port Forward

Setting up a port forward involves a few detailed network terms. Be prepared to write down a few notes as you go through the process.

There are 4 major steps to setting up a port forward.

### A quick guide. (A more detailed guide is below)


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- :material-dns:{ .lg .middle } __Assign a static IP address to your computer or devices__

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This is needed to prevent the IP of your device changing and breaking the port forwarding rule.


[:octicons-arrow-right-24: See info about your router](https://portforward.com/router.htm#1)

- :material-router-wireless:{ .lg .middle } __Log in to your router__

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This can normally be done by finding the Default Gateway IP, which can be found using `ipconfig` in a CLI to and entering this in on a web browser.

- :material-lan-connect:{ .lg .middle } __Forward ports to your computer__

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Find the port forwarding section in your router menu. Most routers list the port forwarding section under Network, Advanced, or LAN.

- :material-test-tube:{ .lg .middle } __Test that your port is forwarded properly__

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Use a tool such as ProbablyUp to test if the rule is working.

[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Probably Up](https://probablyup.net/api)

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- Server Maintenance: server/server-maintenance.md
- Error Codes: server/error-codes.md
- Server Manual: server/manual.md
- Port Forwarding: server/port-forwarding.md
- Mod & Resource Creation:
- Client Side: guides/mod-creation/client/getting-started.md
- Server Side: guides/mod-creation/server/getting-started.md
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