Ugh, CGNAT strikes again! It’s like the nemesis of gamers everywhere. If your ISP is using CGNAT, that means you’re sharing your external IP with other users, which makes traditional port forwarding… well, problematic.
In this situation, you’ve got a couple of options:
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Ask ISP for a Public IP: Sometimes, ISPs can provide you with a dedicated public IP for a fee. Definitely worth asking about this if you haven’t already.
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Use a VPN or Proxy: Some VPNs offer port forwarding services. This might let you bypass the ISP’s restrictions. Or you could look into setting up a proxy that supports game traffic.
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Cloud Hosting: As a last resort, consider hosting your game server on a cloud service where you have full control over the networking.
Let me know what you think, and we’ll keep brainstorming if needed!