diff --git a/docs/en/support/Where-can-I-find-my-IP.md b/docs/en/support/Where-can-I-find-my-IP.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..051f7b5b --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/en/support/Where-can-I-find-my-IP.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# How can I find the IP of my Server? + +## For VPS Hosted Servers +If you are hosting a server with one of our partnered hosting services, the IP will be posted on the respective Server Management Interface. +You can also find the IP for your Server(s) on the [Keymaster](https://keymaster.beammp.com/login) Website. + +## For Home-Hosted Servers +For Servers hosted at home, open [whatsmyip.org](https://whatsmyip.org) in a Browser. +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/] + +## How to check for CGNAT? + +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