How to host a server

[aistiscoolboy]

Im trying to play il-2 with my friend but i cant figure out how to host a server, when i host one in game and he tries to join it it freezes for him.

[Turbine]

@aistiscoolboy if you need a server for you and your buddy to fly on check out Nerd Navy.  Ive got a EMG running on it. But can load just about any mission needed.

[Arty_Effem]

Basic things you must do, for which instructions are searchable:

Configure your router to forward ports 28000 and 28100 (UDP & TCP) to the machine hosting the server. This requires the login credentials for your router. You do not need any port-forwarding software to do this.

Configure your firewall to allow il-2.exe to access the internet.

It's advisable to configure your network adapter to give the hosting machine a static IP address. You do not need to rent a static IP address.

To test outside connnectivity, start your server then browse (Alt +Tab) to canyouseeme.org and enter your port numbers.

[aistiscoolboy]

5 hours ago, Arty_Effem said:

Basic things you must do, for which instructions are searchable:

Configure your router to forward ports 28000 and 28100 (UDP & TCP) to the machine hosting the server. This requires the login credentials for your router. You do not need any port-forwarding software to do this.

Configure your firewall to allow il-2.exe to access the internet.

It's advisable to configure your network adapter to give the hosting machine a static IP address. You do not need to rent a static IP address.

To test outside connnectivity, start your server then browse (Alt +Tab) to canyouseeme.org and enter your port numbers.

how do i configure it to foward

 

[Arty_Effem]

4 hours ago, aistiscoolboy said:

how do i configure it to foward

Alll routers have different software. Once logged in, check the main menu for an option like Forwarding or Game Sharing. You may find an instructional video for your router.