How to Set Up Port Forwarding for Minecraft Legends on Your Router

As a fan of Minecraft and good action-packed and strategy games, you indeed enjoy playing Minecraft Legends. It’s a multiplayer online game combining action and strategy gameplay elements. But to fully enjoy Minecraft Legends, you need a stable and fast network connection, which is why you need port forwarding.

Port forwarding is a trick that can help you achieve the most stable and fastest network connection possible by forwarding specific incoming network requests through your router to the game. 

In this guide, we’ll guide you through how to set up port forwarding for Minecraft Legends on your router so that you can enjoy seamless and uninterrupted gameplay.

So, let’s dive in and get started!

Requirements to forward ports for Minecraft Legends

To configure port forwarding, you will need the following information:

• Your router’s IP address. (To open your router’s login page).
• Login credentials for accessing the router. (username and password).
• The IP address of your gaming console (i.e., Switch, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5, and PC)
• TCP and UDP port numbers, supported by Minecraft Legends.

For port numbers, check out the following section. 

Ports needed to open for Minecraft Legends

You need to forward the following ports for Minecraft Legends:

Minecraft Legends on Switch

• TCP: 6667, 29900, 29901, 12400, 28910, 29920
• UDP: 1 to 65535 (Range)

Minecraft Legends on Xbox Series X

• TCP: 3074
• UDP: 88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500

Minecraft Legends on PC

• TCP: 19132, 19133, 25565, 25575
• UDP: 25565. 19132, 19133

Minecraft Legends on PlayStation 4

• TCP: 3478, 3479, 3480
• UDP: 3074, 3478, 3479

Minecraft Legends on PlayStation 5

• TCP: 3478, 3479, 3480
• UDP: 3074, 3478, 3479

Minecraft Legends on Steam

• TCP: 27015, 27036
• UDP: 27015, 27031-27036

Plus, to avoid any potential port forwarding misconfiguration issues, we highly recommend using a static IP for your gaming device. To make things even easier, you can take advantage of PureVPN’s dedicated IP service, which provides you with a dedicated static IP for your device.

Step-by-step tutorial on how to port forward Minecraft Legends on your router

Once you gather all the necessary information ready, follow the steps below to set up port forwarding:

1. Open your web browser and enter your router’s IP address in the address bar. It will take you to your router’s login page.
2. To log in, enter your username and password. (For default login information, check out your router’s manual)
3. Once logged in, locate the port forwarding settings. Look for options such as “Port Forwarding” or “Virtual Server/NAT.”
4. To add a new port forwarding rule, click “Add” or “New.” Enter a name for the rule (e.g., Minecraft Legends) and the port number or range, and select both TCP and UDP protocols.
5. Save the port forwarding rule by clicking the “Save” or “Apply” button.
6. Lastly, Restart/Reboot the router and run Minecraft Legends to ensure the port forwarding is working correctly.

PureVPN – The ultimate solution for secure and reliable port forwarding

If opening ports on your router for gaming makes you feel concerned about your network security, then check out PureVPN’s Port Forwarding add-on. It offers an easy, reliable, and secure way to set up port forwarding,

Can you bypass CGNAT to open ports for Minecraft Legends

Yes, using the port forwarding add-on, you can easily bypass CGNAT!

Using CGNAT, your ISP assigns you a private IP address that is not visible from the public internet. In other words, any incoming traffic to your network, including Minecraft Legends traffic, cannot reach your device, as your device is not visible on the public internet; therefore, you cannot open ports manually.

However, as we told you earlier, PureVPN’s port forwarding add-on can make it possible; its user-friendly interface allows you to open new and close ports easily. Plus, with military-grade 256-bit encryption, you get the highest level of security that enables you to play without any interruption.

How to bypass CGNAT to port forward for Minecraft Legends

Follow the steps below to bypass CGNAT to open ports for Minecraft Legends:

1. First, subscribe to PureVPN and download its app.
2. Log in to your PureVPN account using your username and password.
3. Go to the “Subscription” section in the app.
4. Click “Configure,” then select “Enable Specific Ports” to open up the port forwarding settings.
5. Customize your port settings by inputting the specific port numbers you want to open for Minecraft Legends.
6. Once you’ve entered the desired port numbers, save your changes by clicking “Apply Settings.”

Power up your gaming with PureVPN’s port forwarding add-on

Your one-stop solution to forward ports easily and securely!

If you’re a gamer who’s tired of struggling with complicated port forwarding configurations or worried about the security risks associated with port forwarding, then PurVPN’s port forwarding add-on is the perfect solution for you!

With this add-on, you can ensure that your ports remain open and easily accessible while keeping your online activity private and secure. This add-on allows you to open and close any port with a click of a button, making the process stress-free and efficient.

Moreover, you get an added layer of security that helps protect your network from potential security threats. Thus, you can enjoy a stable and fast connection for your gaming needs without any worries about your online safety.

Final remarks

Now, with the help of the step-by-step tutorial in this guide, you can easily set up port forwarding for Minecraft Legends on your router. However, if you have any security concerns or feel uncomfortable configuring port forwarding manually, you can use PureVPN’s port forwarding add-on.

Lastly, for any questions about port forwarding or your network security, feel free to contact us via our 24/7 Live Chat option!

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