Why port forwarding is not required
Port forwarding is only needed when you host Minecraft yourself behind a home router. With managed hosting, public connectivity is already configured.
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The server runs in our data centre. You do not open ports on your home network and receive a server address you can share instead.
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Use an address instead of an IP and port
For Java Edition, an SRV DNS record can resolve the port automatically, so friends only need to enter an easy-to-remember server address.
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Frequently asked questions
Does my PC need to stay switched on?
No. The game server runs independently in the data centre.
Do I need access to my router?
No. You do not need to change anything on your home router for a hosted server.