How to host a game?

[Jimmy Hoffa]

Can someone tell me how to "Host a Game"?
The setup seems to work fine, but none of my friends can find the game I just set up.
Is there an easy way, or do I need programs like Tunngle or anything?
Anyone?

[Bob Jenkins]

Having the same issue. I've done all the port forwarding through the router and windows firewall and I'm still having issues. It's super frustrating.

[Jimmy Hoffa]

Fixed it!
I managed to open the ports of my router and now it works like a whistle

[Jakaya]

Can i ask what ports u forwarded as ive tried all the recommended to no luck + added the rules to firewall with no success

[Ycraes]

yeah I'd like to know as well.. Spent 3 hours last night messing with things and can't get it to work.

[dazZz-666]

ADD A NEW SERVICE call it Arma3 ,start port 2302, End port 2303 set protocol to Both.Add another call it Steam, Start 2304 , End 2305 Protocol Both, and put in your IPV4, to find this go to (start menu) type in (search) - cmd press enter type ipconfig press enter. it will tell you your current IPv4 keep an eye on this as your ISP may change it from time to time. and you will need to Re-edit it in your port forwarding etc for your friends to join.

[dazZz-666]

ok mate.. what you need to do . go to your routers gateway. login details are usually on the bottom or back of your modem. or can sometime put 192.168.0.1 in your browser.. once logged in..

go to advanced settings. or where ever you can find either games /services and firewall rules. you want to find PORT FORWARDING.. ADD a new service and name it ARMA3, then Start PORT 2302, END PORT 2303 .set protocol to BOTH. and put in your IPv4 Address.

you can find this by going to your start menu- Type in the Search- cmd press enter then Type ipconfig press enter again. it will tell you your current IPv4, as your ISP may change it time to time this is an easy way to keep an eye on it. as you will need to edit it in your port forwarding if they do change it... ok..

then you need to ADD another Service and call it Steam, put in Start Port 2304 , End Port 2305 protocol BOTH IP etc. and you should now be able to HOST your own private server off your PC. if doesn't work check if the router/modem has PORT Triggering. if so can do much the same but for each one you will put the same port numbers in twice. example. 2302, 2303 ,2302, 2303 protocol Both and choose Enable.

ok I hope this Helps mate.. im confident if you do it right it will..Have Fun.

[K3]

http://portforward.com/
good luck and god speed