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| author | Legonzaur <34353603+Legonzaur@users.noreply.github.com> | 2022-01-11 22:29:18 +0100 |
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| committer | GitHub <noreply@github.com> | 2022-01-11 22:29:18 +0100 |
| commit | 1c8cb05aa9da57a44c10243dfcef1ad875ebb400 (patch) | |
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diff --git a/docs/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/dedicated-server/troubleshoot.md b/docs/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/dedicated-server/troubleshoot.md index d6362bc..db493f6 100644 --- a/docs/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/dedicated-server/troubleshoot.md +++ b/docs/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/dedicated-server/troubleshoot.md @@ -4,18 +4,26 @@ The masterserver needs to request your gameserver for it to be authentified and registered. This error means that masterserver can't access your server's tcp port. -It can come from many reasons +It can come from many reasons, but you can narrow them down using [Port scanning tools](#check-if-a-tcp-port-is-open). + +## If a scan on your external IP is successfull #### Your GameServer is out of date Check that your server is running on the latest Northstar release as it can sometimes include breaking changes. +#### Mastserver is down + +Check Northstar's Discord for annoucements. if https://northstar.tf gives you a HTTP 523 error, that means that the masterserver is offline. + #### Ports are not the same Your gameserver is configured to listen to a given TCP port. Masterserver needs to be able to contact your gameserver though that same port. +## If a scan on your external IP isn't successfull + #### Windows Firewall is blocking tcp ports In some cases Windows Firewall can prevent your ports to be exposed to your local network. @@ -30,10 +38,6 @@ If your port can be accessed from your local IP but not from your public IP, the See [CGNAT](https://r2northstar.gitbook.io/r2northstar-wiki/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/prerequisites#cgnat) -#### Mastserver is down - -Check Northstar's Discord for annoucements. if https://northstar.tf gives you a HTTP 523 error, that means that the masterserver is offline. - ## Check if a tcp port is open To check if a tcp port is open, you can use online services like [canyouseeme](https://www.canyouseeme.org/) or use a command line tool. @@ -41,3 +45,5 @@ To check if a tcp port is open, you can use online services like [canyouseeme](h On Windows using Powershell the following command can detect if a port is accessible. `Test-NetConnection -ComputerName IP -Port PORT` + +Your server **must** be running while you scan the port. |