Sharing a Minecraft Server running on Localhost with Your Friends Online

Fri, Mar 1, 2024
In this guide, we’ll walk through the process of exposing your localhost Minecraft server to the internet using Pinggy. By following these steps, you can seamlessly play with friends from around the world. Summary In Minecraft, launch a map and initiate the server setup. Click on Open to LAN. Note the port number. Example: 25565. Open a terminal / cmd, and run the following command (replace 25565 with your port): ssh -p 443 -R0:localhost:25565 tcp@a.

Minecraft Port Forwarding

Sun, May 18, 2025
Port forwarding is a crucial step for Minecraft players who want to host their own servers and share them with friends. While Minecraft is one of the world’s most popular games with over 140 million active users, many players struggle with setting up port forwarding correctly. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up port forwarding for your Minecraft server in 2025, troubleshooting common issues, and exploring alternative solutions that don’t require port forwarding at all.