diff --git a/Where-can-I-find-my-IP.md b/Where-can-I-find-my-IP.md index 6242ccdf..5470e407 100644 --- a/Where-can-I-find-my-IP.md +++ b/Where-can-I-find-my-IP.md @@ -8,9 +8,15 @@ You can also find the IP for your Server(s) on the [Keymaster](https://keymaster For Servers hosted at home, open [whatsmyip.org](https://whatsmyip.org) in a Browser. This will output the public IPv4 address your you are being contacted with from the Global Network. -If you are still having connection troubles, check [XXXXX]: -How to check for CGNAT?. +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/] -Note that 127.0.0.1 is localhost and should only be used by yourself, if the Server is hosted on the same Computer. +## How to check for CGNAT? + +CGNAT, short for Carrier Grade Network address translation, causes you being 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. Be aware, that a *static* IPv4 isn't necessary. + +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