Need help with Minecraft Server

[Juan_Ambriz]

So i want to make a Minecraft server because

1. I hate building alone
2. I would rather have people see stuff that other people make
3. i want to make a Server for the whole Random Community to use

i got the basics
i can connect with my Local IP address

but when i try to get someone else to connect it says

Connection timed out:Connect

any help will be appreciated

Thanks in advance

[Dale Feles]

So i want to make a Minecraft server because

1. I hate building alone
2. I would rather have people see stuff that other people make
3. i want to make a Server for the whole Random Community to use

i got the basics
i can connect with my Local IP address

but when i try to get someone else to connect it says

Connection timed out:Connect

any help will be appreciated

Thanks in advance

Did you port forward?

[semy32]

You have to port forward or make a hamachi server.

[Juan_Ambriz]

Did you port forward?

You have to port forward or make a hamachi server.

Yes i have port forwarded with these settings

Application Name=Minecraft
Protocol= Both
Source Net=Nothingg
Port from=25565
IP= My iP Address (from whatsmyip.com)
Port to=25565
Enable?=Checked [X]
but whoever tries to connect still gets the same problem

[YomoFox]

Yes i have port forwarded with these settings

Application Name=Minecraft
Protocol= Both
Source Net=Nothingg
Port from=25565
IP= My iP Address (from whatsmyip.com)
Port to=25565
Enable?=Checked [X]
but whoever tries to connect still gets the same problem

If you have any security/firewall software, check not blocking mc server network

[Shawn]

you have to open the port IE go into firewall setting and add the port number into the exempted field.

[ursus]

Here's the problem: When the router asked for your IP, you entered the WAN IP.

Although this is correct, you need your LAN IP for it to work. I forget where to find it, but it will usually look like 192.168.x.x.

Actually, try this: Press WINDOWS+R, and in the run dialog type cmd and press enter. In the command prompt, type "ipconfig" and press enter again. It should say your local IP address somewhere in there.

Some routers are really weird and assign IP's in a 10.0.x.x format.

[Deacon]

I will not be forgiven for trying to help.

May I be cast in hell for being on my shitty cell phone, and not seeing your reply.

Sorry for trying to steal your thunder.

[ursus]

The ip you should put in the router settting (for your forwarded port) should be your internal, static IP.

It will be different than the one you use to connect. You never specify your external ip in the configs.

...totally not what i just said .____.

[Juan_Ambriz]

Here's the problem: When the router asked for your IP, you entered the WAN IP.

Although this is correct, you need your LAN IP for it to work. I forget where to find it, but it will usually look like 192.168.x.x.

Actually, try this: Press WINDOWS+R, and in the run dialog type cmd and press enter. In the command prompt, type "ipconfig" and press enter again. It should say your local IP address somewhere in there.

Some routers are really weird and assign IP's in a 10.0.x.x format.

If you have any security/firewall software, check not blocking mc server network

Thanks guys both of these things helped (i think)
Thank you really appreciate it 

Now i just need help, by someone connecting to it