====== Port Forwarding and Networking =====

Configure your router to allow external access to your server.

> //Port forwarding opens a hole in your router's firewall. Only forward what you need and secure it properly.//

===== Overview =====

Port forwarding allows external traffic to reach specific devices on your home network. This is essential for hosting services that others can access from the internet.

===== Networking Topics =====

  * [[hosting:networking:router_access|Router Access]]
  * [[hosting:networking:cgnat|CG-NAT Detection]]
  * [[hosting:networking:static_ip|Static IP Setup]]
  * [[hosting:networking:port_forwarding|Port Forwarding]]
  * [[hosting:networking:security|Security Considerations]]
  * [[hosting:networking:testing|Testing Ports]]
  * [[hosting:networking:alternatives|Alternatives to Port Forwarding]]

===== Next Steps =====

After configuring networking, proceed to [[hosting:domain:start|Domain Setup]].

===== See Also =====

  * [[hosting:start|Hosting Guide Overview]]
  * [[hosting:hardware:start|Hardware Selection]]

Last updated: 2026-06-19