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diff --git a/docs/en/server/create-a-server.md b/docs/en/server/create-a-server.md
index 004b04e3..a488912f 100644
--- a/docs/en/server/create-a-server.md
+++ b/docs/en/server/create-a-server.md
@@ -54,11 +54,7 @@ Therefore it is recommended to host a Server with one of our partnered Services!
*NOTE: if you host your server using one of our partners, the Port Forwarding step is not needed.*
-Now back to Port Forwarding. This step is the same for almost every game's server, such as Minecraft Servers, so you can find many tutorials online for this, even for your specific router model. A good full guide is [this tutorial](https://www.noip.com/support/knowledgebase/general-port-forwarding-guide/). Make sure you forward port **30814**, as **TCP** and **UDP**.
-
-While the default **Port** you want to “forward” is **30814**, you can choose any other number >1024, but you need to note down what you picked if it's not 30814\. You need to forward both **TCP** and **UDP**.
-It is recommended to stick to the default port as that one is very unlikely to be used by another Service on your PC.
-NOTE: If you are hosting multiple Servers on one machine, each Server needs a different Port. Server 1: 30814, Server 2: 30815 for example.
+Please see [this guide on how to port forward](port-forwarding.md)
#### 1.1 Firewall
diff --git a/docs/en/server/port-forwarding.md b/docs/en/server/port-forwarding.md
index 58ea6221..036da8ef 100644
--- a/docs/en/server/port-forwarding.md
+++ b/docs/en/server/port-forwarding.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
We take no responsibility for any content on any externally linked services or websites.
- **If you do not understand how to do this. Please use one of our partners**
+ **If you do not understand this guide, please consider using one of our partners.**
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Setting up a port forward involves a few detailed network terms. Be prepared to
There are 4 major steps to setting up a port forward.
-### A quick guide. (A more detailed guide is below)
+## A quick guide. (A more detailed guide is below)
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ There are 4 major steps to setting up a port forward.
---
- This can normally be done by finding the Default Gateway IP, which can be found using `ipconfig` in a CLI to and entering this in on a web browser.
+ This can normally be done by finding the Default Gateway IP, which can be found using `ipconfig` in command prompt and enter this in on a web browser.
- :material-lan-connect:{ .lg .middle } __Forward ports to your computer__
@@ -56,3 +56,189 @@ There are 4 major steps to setting up a port forward.
+## The detailed guide
+
+### 1. Assigning a static IP address
+
+### Method 1: Assign a static IP in Windows
+
+#### 1.1. Find your current IP Address, Gateway and DNS servers:
+
+
+Before we can set up a static IP address, we need to know your current network settings.
+You are going to want to write these down, so get a notepad window ready.
+For this step, we are going to use command prompt.
+
+Open up a command prompt. The 3 main ways are:
+
+- Windows Key, then start typing the phrase "cmd", then press Enter when you see "Command Prompt" highlighted.
+- Windows Key + R (opens the Run dialog box), followed by 'cmd', then Enter
+- Right-click the Windows Key, then choose 'Windows PowerShell' (white text on blue background)
+
+
+
+ 
+
+
+Once you are in the command prompt, run the following command:
+
+```
+ipconfig /all
+```
+
+You will see a lot of data.
+If you have virtual network adapters or multiple network adapters, then you will see even more data.
+It is common to see many virtual adapters if you have either Hyper-V or Docker installed.
+
+
+
+ 
+
+
+Most of the network adapters will not work for port forwarding.
+It is also recommended that you hard-wire your device which will be running this server, however, it will work on a wireless device such as a laptop.
+You will need to find an adapter which has valid settings. Scroll through the list of adapters and find one that has a Default Gateway assigned.
+Many of the virtual adapters will not have a Default Gateway.
+You need to find a Default Gateway that has a similar IP address to the IPv4 address listed for the adapter.
+
+For instance, if you find an adapter with an IPv4 address that is 192.168.0.100, and the Default Gateway is 192.168.0.1, this is a suitable adapter.
+
+You will need to note down the following information:
+
+IPv4 Address, examples:
+
+- 192.168.x.x
+- 10.x.x.x.
+- 172.16.x.x - 172.31.x.x
+
+Subnet Mask (most likely 255.255.255.0)
+
+Default Gateway (most likely 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1)
+
+!!! info "Please Note"
+ BeamMP does not support IPv6 at this moment for hosting a server.
+
+#### 1.2. Modify Adapter Settings
+
+Now we need to change the settings on your network card or ethernet adapter. To get to the settings for your network, the fastest method is:
+
+- Single tap the Windows key
+- Type the phrase "network connections" until you see "View network connections".
+- Press the Enter key
+
+
+
+ 
+
+
+You should see a list of network connections on your computer.
+If you have Hyper-V or Docker installed, there can be many.
+Look for any adapters that are not named "Hyper-V".
+
+
+ 
+
+
+
+Right-click on your adapter and choose properties. If Internet Protocol Version 4 is not checked, then this is the wrong adapter. Choose a different one.
+
+
+ 
+
+
+Double click on Internet Protocol Version 4. Change Obtain an IP address automatically to Use the following IP address.
+
+Fill out the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, and Preferred DNS server with the information from command prompt (ipconfig /all).
+
+Alternatively, instead of using your DNS servers, you can use either the CloudFlare or Google DNS servers:
+
+- CloudFlare DNS: 1.1.1.1, 1.0.0.1
+- Google DNS: 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4
+
+
+
+ 
+
+
+Click Ok, then click Ok again, and your adapter is now changed from DHCP to static. Surf the web to make sure that you still have internet connectivity. If you do not, then change your settings back to Obtain an IP address automatically and try the next method.
+
+### Method 2: Set Up a Static IP Address Using DHCP Reservations
+
+Another way to set up a static IP address is to use your router's DHCP reservations feature. Not all routers have this feature, so this may not be an option for you. Please search the internet with the model of your router to find out if you can.
+
+However, if your router does have this feature, it is an excellent choice for reserving a static IP address for all of the devices in your home. DHCP reservations allow you to centrally manage all of your home IP addresses from a single interface and will enable you to change settings on devices that you may otherwise not be able to edit.
+
+### 2. Log in to your router
+
+Now that you have a static IP address on your device, you are ready to forward your port for BeamMP!
+
+To start, we need to log in to your router. Earlier, one of the settings that you wrote down is your Default Gateway. That is the IP address of your router.
+
+Most routers use a locally hosted web page for management. To view your router's menu and settings:
+
+- Open up a web browser. Firefox, Chrome or Edge should work fine.
+- In the address bar, type your Default Gateway IP address, such as 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 and press enter
+
+You should now see your router's login screen. Not all routers require a login, but most do. You need to know your router's username and password. If you have never logged in before, your username and password are most likely set to the factory default values or, in some cases, written on the bottom of your router.
+
+Some of the most common factory usernames and passwords are listed here:
+
+| Username | Password |
+| ----------- | --------- |
+| admin | admin |
+| admin | password |
+| {blank} | admin |
+| {blank} | password |
+
+Try various combinations of admin, password, and leaving the entries blank. *Where it says blank, try leaving the value blank.*
+
+### 3. Create the forwarding rules!
+
+#### 3.1. Find the forwarding section
+Find the port forwarding section in your router menu. Navigate around in your router by clicking the tabs or links at the top or left of each page. Most routers list the port forwarding section under Network, Advanced, or LAN. Look for the following keywords to help you find it:
+
+- Port Forwarding
+- Forwarding
+- Port Range Forwarding
+- Virtual Servers
+- Apps & Gaming
+#### 3.2. Enter in the details
+
+Once you find your router's port forwarding section, you are ready to enter the necessary information.
+Your router will have a place to enter the ports to be forwarded and the destination IP address to point those forwarded ports. If your router lists both Internal and External ports, make them the same.
+
+BeamMP requires both UDP and TCP port 30814 (Unless you have changed this in your [ServerConfig.toml](create-a-server.md#4-configuration)).
+
+
+!!! info "Something to note:"
+ While the default **Port** you want to “forward” is **30814**, you can choose any other number >1024, but you need to note down what you picked if it's not 30814\. You need to forward both **TCP** and **UDP**.
+
+ It is recommended to stick to the default port as that one is very unlikely to be used by another service on your PC.
+
+ However, If you are hosting multiple servers on one machine, each server needs a different Port. Server 1: 30814, Server 2: 30815 for example.
+
+On some routers you may need to create 2 rules for this, whilst others are nice and allow you to do both with a single rule!
+
+Most routers have a Save button, and some routers require a restart or reboot for the changes to take effect.
+
+### 4. Time to test!
+
+There are a few different ways to test the connection.
+
+Our recommend way is to use a tool called [Probably Up](https://probablyup.net/api) as this tests for BeamMP specific issues and protocols.
+
+This can be done by getting your public IPv4 Address, this once again can be done in a few different ways. The main way it to use a website called [icanhazip.com](https://icanhazip.com/). This is a very simple website which displays your public IP Address. You should be looking for an IP address with the formatting: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
+
+
+ 
+
+
+Once you have entered in the information required, click on Run test and it should put out something like this:
+
+
+ 
+
+
+## Still not working?
+
+Please open a Server Support ticket on our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/beammp) in the `#support` channel and one of our staff will get to your ticket!
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diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml
index ef784901..ec00e1f6 100644
--- a/mkdocs.yml
+++ b/mkdocs.yml
@@ -339,10 +339,11 @@ nav:
- Using BeamMP: game/playing.md
- Running a Server:
- Server Installation: server/create-a-server.md
+ - Port Forwarding: server/port-forwarding.md
- Server Maintenance: server/server-maintenance.md
- Error Codes: server/error-codes.md
- Server Manual: server/manual.md
- - Port Forwarding: server/port-forwarding.md
+
- Mod & Resource Creation:
- Client Side: guides/mod-creation/client/getting-started.md
- Server Side: guides/mod-creation/server/getting-started.md