Here you will find a Brief overview of port forwarding the critical thing to know is you MUST HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR ROUTER TO BE ABLE TO CHANGE SETTINGS.

One common reason for connectivity issues with gaming servers is that the ports on your router are not properly open. Ports are pathways through which data is transmitted between your device and the gaming server. If these ports are blocked or restricted, it can prevent your device from establishing a stable connection with the server.

To resolve this issue, you will need to access and open the necessary ports on your router. This process may vary depending on the make and model of your router, but the general steps are as follows:

1. Determine the ports required for your game: Each game may require different ports to be open for it to function properly. You can usually find this information on the game developer’s website or community forums.

2. Access your router’s settings page: You can do this by typing your router’s IP address into a web browser. This will typically be something like 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. You will need to enter your router’s username and password to log in. Strangely This is usually located on the side of the router.

1. Find the port forwarding section: Once you’re logged into your router’s settings page, look for the port forwarding section. This is where you will be able to input the ports required for your game.

2. Input the necessary port information: Enter the ports required for your game in the designated fields. You may need to specify whether the ports should be TCP or UDP, so make sure you have this information handy. Whenever the port type isn’t specified I always open both port types.

3. Save your changes: Once you have inputted the necessary port information, save your changes and restart your router. This will ensure that the ports are properly open and ready for use.

The Screen Shot above is just one of many many port forwarding applications and yours could look very different. If you are having trouble I recommend starting with the following resources as they are router specific.

https://portforward.com/router.htm

Starlink Port Forward Work Around

https://www.starlinkhardware.com/does-starlink-have-port-forwarding/

After completing these steps, you should now be able to connect to your gaming server without any issues. Keep in mind that opening ports on your router can potentially expose your network to security threats, so make sure to only open the ports necessary for your gaming needs and regularly monitor your network for any suspicious activity.

By taking the time to properly open the ports on your router, you can ensure a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience for yourself and your fellow players. Don’t let connectivity issues slow you down – get those ports open and start gaming!