is it possible to run a server without port forwarding?

[busy]

im looking for a way to run a server with no port forwarding, but when i look it up on google it just gives me the exact opposite of what i searched for and i dont feel like messing with my ports. what do i do?????

[deathconsciousness]

What are you using the server for?

[busy]

Originally posted by i collect live ladybugs:

What are you using the server for?

i just want to have a nice game of sawmill with some people

[deathconsciousness]

You kind of need to port forward unless you and your friends can physically meet up. Then ig u can play on lan.

Alternatively, in highlander, players would use serveme.tf to temporarily host servers for free. The servers are good and have basic plugins, but I’ve got no experience with setting it up.
https://serveme.tf/sessions/new

[busy]

Originally posted by i collect live ladybugs:

You kind of need to port forward unless you and your friends can physically meet up. Then ig u can play on lan.

Crap.

double crap because i have no friends

[DarkCrystalMethod]

Port forwarding is used when you have a router "in the way". Its a great idea security wise to use the router, but if you can plug your pc directly into your internet service (cable modem?) then you don't need and can't even port forward. It will just work.

[busy]

Originally posted by ิ:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2805700840

Originally posted by thebusyman:

Crap.

double crap because i have no friends

You can also add me if you need friends ;-)

thanks for the link mate

[LQIM]

Originally posted by ิ:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2805700840

Originally posted by thebusyman:

Crap.

double crap because i have no friends

You can also add me if you need friends ;-)

Wtf that's sick