From 3948a0e894dab216e6f471fc94035c5a15214943 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Protogen187 <162638343+Protogen187@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:33:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update where-to-find-my-IP.md Fix hyperlinks and link to CGNAT doc --- docs/en/FAQ/where-to-find-my-IP.md | 8 ++------ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/FAQ/where-to-find-my-IP.md b/docs/en/FAQ/where-to-find-my-IP.md index 051f7b5b..527e2494 100644 --- a/docs/en/FAQ/where-to-find-my-IP.md +++ b/docs/en/FAQ/where-to-find-my-IP.md @@ -9,14 +9,10 @@ For Servers hosted at home, open [whatsmyip.org](https://whatsmyip.org) in a Bro This will output the public IPv4 address you are being contacted with from the Internet. Note, that 127.0.0.1 is the localhost address and can only be used by yourself, if the Server is hosted on the same Computer. -If you are still having connection troubles with your home hosted server, check (probablyup.net)[https://probablyup.net/api] and the (port forwarding guide)[https://docs.beammp.com/server/port-forwarding/] +If you are still having connection troubles with your home hosted server, check [probablyup.net](https://probablyup.net/api) and the [port forwarding guide](https://docs.beammp.com/server/port-forwarding/) ## How to check for CGNAT? +Have a look at [this page](https://docs.beammp.com/FAQ/How-to-check-for-CGNAT/) to determine wether you can host a server at home or not. -CGNAT, short for Carrier Grade Network address translation, shares a public IP with multiple clients of the same Internet Service Provider, which means you will be unable to host a server at home. -To get around this, you can ask a friend to host the server, or host it with one of our (partnered hosting services)[https://docs.beammp.com/server/create-a-server/#1-port-forwarding:~:text=our%20partnered%20Services!-,Paid%20Services%3A,-Horizon%20Hosting]! -You can also try calling your ISP and ask them if its possible to change your connection to an exclusive public IP. Be aware that a *static* IPv4 isn't necessary, but most likely your ISP can only appoint an exclusive IP if its also static. There might also be extra costs involved. - -For further assistance, you can open a support ticket with the BeamMP Support team on the (Discord Server)[https://discord.gg/beammp]. Tags: IP, Server, Connection Failed, 10060/10061