How to port forward Zomboid

Want to know how to port forward Zomboid? This guide is for you.

Zomboid is addictive and helps you to understand equilibrium in construction. Calling it a logistic challenge or designing something that would take you to space will not be wrong. The game is available on many platforms, including Windows, iOS, and Linux.

You should forward some ports while playing Zomboid. The gameplay can become tremendous to have incoming connections forwarded through the router to the game. To set up your router to forward ports, follow the steps:

Requirements to port forward Zomboid

To make sure forward ports work, fulfill all the requirements for the process:

• Download and install Zomboid on your gaming device. 
• Get the IP address of your network router.
• Note the IP address of your gaming device too.
• Lastly, ensure you have the TCP and UDP ports required for the Zomboid server port forwarding.

Step-by-step guide on how to port forward Zomboid 

After you know the requirements mentioned above, you can follow the steps given below to open ports for Zomboid:

1. Open your web browser.
2. In the URL/Address bar, type in your router’s IP address.
3. The router’s login page will appear once you hit enter.
4. Enter your user credentials to access the router’s settings.
5. After successfully logging in, look for the Port Forwarding section.
6. Now open the Port Forwarding tab to create a new rule for Zomboid.
7. Type the game console or device’s IP address in the appropriate box.
8. Enter the TCP and UDP ports for the Zomboid server Port Forwarding.
9. Zomboid uses the following TCP ports by default: 27015-27030 and 27036-27037.
10. The default UDP ports are 4380, 27000-27031, 27036, and 34197.
11.  Click on the Apply button.
12. Restart your router so that the modifications take effect.
13. You can now host your very own Zomboid server. Invite your friends to connect over a friendly game with a hostname and port number (hostname.domain.com:54374).

Zomboid ports needed to run

The following ports are the default ports to run Zomboid:

Steam

TCP: 27015-27030, 27036-27037 

UDP: 4380, 27000-27031, 27036, 34197

PC

TCP/UDP: 34197

Quickly and safely open ports using PureVPN

Opening ports becomes easy with PureVPN add-on port forwarding features. The process is simple and helps you get control of your virtual gaming experience.

How to open ports behind CGNAT

Opening ports is tricky when your ISP (internet service provider) performs CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT). ISPs assign the same IP address to many users, which makes it difficult for you to open ports. 

And due to CGNAT, you can’t open ports on a router while playing Zomboid or any other game, for that matter. To resolve the issue, you can use the PureVPN port forwarding add-on. Easy access to open ports allows you to bypass CGNAT and available ports on multiple routers without hassle.

PureVPN’s port forwarding add-on

Secure access to open ports 

When opening ports, it is widespread to experience issues like IP blocking, port restricting, and firewall denial. Also, for every router, port forwarding might be different.

Gamers usually find ways to maintain a stable connection while playing online games with friends from different regions. But you can get stuck sometimes and drop connections without port forwarding. 

With PureVPN’s port forwarding add-on, these problems would be at bay. PureVPN is the ideal solution to maximize the gaming experience by opening ports that were once tiring to forward. 

Frequently asked questions

Does Zomboid need port forwarding?

Yes, Zomboid port forwarding helps the server to contact your device internally. It allows you to play games uninterruptedly.

Does port forwarding make gaming faster?

Yes, port forwarding makes gaming faster by allowing gamers to avoid lag while playing.

When should you use port forwarding?

Configuring a router for port forwarding becomes essential when you have to play games without any restrictions from ISPs. ISPs block ports to manage their bandwidth, making it a frustrating experience for you.

What happens when you forward ports?

Forwarding ports refer to sending permissions to get access to servers. Some servers are not open to everyone, so the malicious traffic is controlled. That is why you port forward to access the specified server you wish to connect to.

How many ports can be forwarded simultaneously?

Fifteen ports can be forwarded simultaneously.

Do I still need to forward the ports manually from my router?

No, if you are a subscriber of PureVPN, you don’t need to do that.

Will port forwarding allow me to access my camera’s web server remotely?

Yes, the PureVPN port forwarding feature enables you to access the camera’s web server remotely.