A port forward is a way of making a computer on your home or business network accessible to computers on the internet, even though they are behind a router. It is commonly used in gaming, security camera setup, voice over ip, and downloading files. After you have forwarded a port you are said to have an open port.
The easiest way to forward a port is to use our Network Utilities suite of tools.
Port forwards are setup in your router. A summary of the steps to setup a port forward in your router are:
- Login to your router.
- Navigate to your routers port forwarding section, also frequently called virtual server.
- Create the port forward entries in your router.
- Test that your ports are forwarded correctly.
If you are trying to change your NAT Type be sure to read our NAT Types Defined guide. This is the most comprehensive definition of gaming console NAT Types on the internet. Most people get NAT Type Open by using Network Utilities.
Portforward Guides
If you are new to port forwarding please read our Ultimate Guide To Port Forwarding.
We also have detailed instructions for each of these steps customized for every router. To get started, visit our List of Routers and pick your router. Then follow the steps in the guide and you should have an open port.
How to Open a Port in Your Router for Call of Duty: Warzone
Forward some ports for Call of Duty: Warzone in your router to help ensure you have the best connections you can.
Read MoreHow To Open Ports in Your Router for Fortnite
Want a better experience in Fortnite? Setup a port forward in 5 minutes and have a lag free experience.
Read MoreHow to Forward Ports to a Playstation 5
A comprehensive guide on how to forward ports on a Playstation 5 console.
Read MoreHow to Port Forward a Linksys Router
Linksys router's are very easy to setup a port forward in. In this easy to follow guide we'll show you how to get an open port.
Read MoreYou can also forward ports automatically with Network Utilities.
List of all Routers
We also have customized port forwarding guides for many of today's common games.
Popular Games
- How to Port Forward Back 4 Blood in Your Router
- Port Forward Quake Champions
- Forwarding Ports in Your Router for Halo Infinite
- Forward Ports on Your Router for Mortal Kombat 11
- Opening Ports for Splitgate using Your Router
- Port Forwarding for eFootball
- How to Port Forward Hyper Scape in Your Router
- Forwarding Ports in Your Router for Hytale
- How to Open a Port in Your Router for Call of Duty: Warzone
- Port Forwarding on Your Router for Minecraft: Dungeons
- Creating a Port Forward in Your Router for Kerbal Space Program 2
- Create a Port Forward for Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem in your Router
- How to Port Forward in Your Router for MLB The Show 20
- Forward Ports on Your Router for Temtem
- Forwarding Ports in Your Router for Football Manager 2020
- Creating a Port Forward in Your Router for AO Tennis 2
- Opening Ports for Disintegration using Your Router
- How to Create a Port Forward in Your Router for Overwatch 2
- How to Create a Port Forward in Your Router for Diablo IV
- Forward Ports on Your Router for Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Recently Added Games
- How to Forward Ports in Your Router for ConnecTank
- How to Forward Ports in Your Router for Crimson Desert
- Forwarding Ports in Your Router for Trackmania (2020)
- How to Forward Ports in Your Router for Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
- How to Port Forward in Your Router for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania
- How To Open Ports in Your Router for Hunter's Arena: Legends
- Opening Ports for Tennis World Tour 2 using Your Router
- Forward Ports on Your Router for Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
- How to Port Forward in Your Router for Samurai Warriors 5
- Create a Port Forward for GRID Legends in your Router
- How To Open Ports in Your Router for Tom Clancy's XDefiant
- How to Forward Ports in Your Router for F1 2021
- How To Open Ports in Your Router for Company of Heroes 3
- Port Forwarding for Cruis'n Blast
- How to Create a Port Forward in Your Router for Rollers of the Realm: Reunion
- Forwarding Ports in Your Router for NBA 2K22
- Open Ports on Your Router for Soldat 2
- Opening Ports for Soldat using Your Router
- Open Ports on Your Router for SnowRunner
- How To Open Ports in Your Router for Kingdom: Majestic
- How to Port Forward in Your Router for Biped
- How To Open Ports in Your Router for The Wonderful 101 Remastered
- Opening Ports for Golf With Your Friends using Your Router
- Forward Ports on Your Router for F1 2020
- Create a Port Forward for Snakeybus in your Router
- Port Forwarding on Your Router for Tennis Elbow Manager 2
- How to Create a Port Forward in Your Router for Tennis Elbow 2013
- Open Ports on Your Router for Vigor
- Port Forwarding for WRC 8
- Forward Ports on Your Router for NASCAR Heat 4
- How to Forward Ports in Your Router for Borderlands: Legendary Collection
- Open Ports on Your Router for WRC 9
- Create a Port Forward for Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics in your Router
- Create a Port Forward for PixelJunk Eden 2 in your Router
- Create a Port Forward for Mr. Driller: DrillLand in your Router
- Creating a Port Forward in Your Router for Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
- How to Create a Port Forward in Your Router for Towertale
- Forwarding Ports for Magic: The Gathering Arena on Your Router.
- How to Create a Port Forward in Your Router for Drill Man Rumble
- How To Open Ports in Your Router for Black Future '88
- Forward Ports on Your Router for Stormland
- How to Port Forward Shovel Knight: Showdown in Your Router
- How to Open a Port in Your Router for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
- Forward Ports on Your Router for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
- Forward Ports on Your Router for GTFO
- Forwarding Ports in Your Router for Hunting Simulator
- Forward Ports on Your Router for Valorant
- How to Port Forward in Your Router for Totally Reliable Delivery Service
- Forwarding Ports for Ninjala on Your Router.
- How to Open a Port in Your Router for Drifters
List of more games...
How to Port Forward a Linksys Router
Linksys router's are very easy to setup a port forward in. In this easy to follow guide we'll show you how to get an open port.
Read MoreCreating a Port Forward in Your Router for AO Tennis 2
Make it easier to connect with more players and help improve online connections in AO Tennis 2 by forwarding some ports.
Read MoreHow to Port Forward Fallout 76
Playing Fallout 76 with your friends? Be sure to setup a port forward first to make sure you don't have any connection issues.
Read MoreHow to Port Forward a Linksys Router
Linksys router's are very easy to setup a port forward in. In this easy to follow guide we'll show you how to get an open port.
Read MoreStatic IP Guides
Since many routers require a static ip address on your computer before you can forward ports we have created many static ip address related guides.
You may need to setup your firewall as part of setting up a port forward.
VIEW A FULL LISTING OF OUR SUPPORTED ROUTERS
More info at SetupRouter.com
How to Forward Ports in Your Router for ConnecTank
You can forward some ports in your router for ConnecTank in order to help improve your online connections.
Read MorePort Forwarding for Kitaria Fables
You can help improve your online connections for Kitaria Fables by forwarding some ports in your router.
Read MoreCreating a Port Forward in Your Router for Dollhouse
Help improve online multiplayer connections in Dollhouse by forwarding some ports for it in your router.
Read MoreHow to Forward Ports in Your Router for Crimson Desert
You can help improve your online experiences in Crimson Desert by forwarding some ports in your router.
Read MoreHow to Port Forward Back 4 Blood in Your Router
You can help improve online connections and connect with more players in Back 4 Blood by forwarding some ports.
Read MoreSOLVED: Quake Champions Connection Issues
Quake Champions is so fast that it might be faster than your router. Find out how to fix that little problem.
Read MoreHow To Open Ports in Your Router for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
Forwarding some ports for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction in your router can help improve your online connections.
Read MoreForwarding Ports in Your Router for Trackmania (2020)
You can help improve your online connections in Trackmania by forwarding some ports for it in your router.
Read MoreCreate a Port Forward for My Summer Car in your Router
If you want to play My Summer Car multiplayer with others you'll need to forward some ports in your router.
Read MoreForwarding Ports in Your Router for Halo Infinite
Forwarding ports for Halo Infinite can help improve your online connections and make connecting with others easier.
Read MoreHow to Forward Ports in Your Router for Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Forwarding some ports for Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector in your router can make it easier to play with others.
Read MoreHow to Port Forward in Your Router for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania
Forwarding ports for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania can make it easier for you to connect and play with others.
Read MoreForward Ports on Your Router for Mortal Kombat 11
Connect with more opponents and help improve your online connections in Mortal Kombat 11 by forwarding some ports in your router.
Read MoreHow To Open Ports in Your Router for Hunter's Arena: Legends
You can help improve your connections in Hunter's Arena: Legends by forwarding some ports for it in your router.
Read MoreOpening Ports for Tennis World Tour 2 using Your Router
You can forward some ports in your router for Tennis World Tour 2 to help improve your online connections.
Read MoreForward Ports on Your Router for Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
Help improve online connections and make it easier to connect with others in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville by forwarding some ports.
Read More