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Port forwarding is a method of directing network traffic to a specific device on a network. In the context of Starbound, port forwarding allows players to connect to a server hosted on a device behind a router.
The minimum system requirements for Starbound are:
However, it is recommended to have a system with the following specifications for optimal performance:
It’s also worth noting that the game is available on Steam and GOG, so you’ll need an account on those platforms to download the game.
It is also worth noting that some players have reported experiencing issues with the game on MacOS, so if you plan to play Starbound on a Mac, you should check the game’s forum for any known issues or compatibility information.
Following are some simple steps that you can follow to port forward Starbound:
Some routers have UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) feature that automatically opens ports for you when the application requests it. You don’t need to forward ports manually if your router has this feature.
Starbound uses the following ports for network communication:
These ports must also be open on the PC running the game server and on any PCs that want to connect to it. It’s important to note that if the game runs behind a firewall, you’ll need to open the ports above.
If you’re running the game on a PC behind a router, you’ll also need to forward these ports on the router to allow external players to connect to the game server. Additionally, if the game runs behind a firewall, you’ll need to open the ports above. If you’re having trouble with the game or can’t connect to other players, your router or firewall may be blocking the ports.
The port forwarding add-on makes opening a port quite easy and straightforward.
Are you having trouble opening ports on your router because your ISP uses CGNAT? This is a common problem that many people face because CGNAT is often used by ISPs to save bandwidth and share IP addresses among multiple users on the same network.
But don’t worry, there’s a solution! One way to bypass CGNAT and easily configure port forwarding is by using a PureVPN port forwarding add-on. It’s a quick and easy way to solve this problem. Learn more about how to use PureVPN’s Port Forwarding add-on to bypass CGNAT.
Port forwarding can be a bit of a headache. Not only do different routers have different user interfaces, making it hard to find the right settings, but sometimes your ISP or even your own firewall can block certain ports. But don’t worry, PureVPN’s port forwarding add-on has got you covered!
With this add-on, you can easily open all desired ports, block all ports, or even just allow specific ports on all your devices, making the port forwarding process a breeze. If you try to open ports behind CGNAT, your IP address can be blacklisted because you are using the same IP address shared by multiple consumers on the same network.
Starbound is not currently available on consoles, so it is impossible to host a server on a console.
The maximum number of players joining a Starbound server is typically determined by the server’s hardware and internet connection. The game’s website recommends using a dedicated server with at least 8GB of RAM and more than 100mbps internet connection for best performance.
You can host a Starbound server on a VPS (Virtual Private Server). You will need to ensure that the ports are open on the VPS and that you have enough resources (RAM and CPU) allocated to the VPS to run the server.
One way to check if your ports are open and forwarded correctly is to use an online port checker tool to scan the specified ports on your IP address and let you know if they’re open or closed. Another way is to connect to the specific port with a command-line tool like Telnet. If the connection succeeds, the port is open and forwarded correctly.