Server multiplayer IP

[kosmo112]

Hey everyone, I am trying to create a headless multiplayer server on Ubuntu but I am running into an issue of not being able to get in game because I am not getting an IP address after starting the server. If I start a server as visible to the public then the address (or something that I get as an address is a random, long string of letters and numbers.

This shows the server as running but I have absolutely no clue how to join a server with this address since it doesn't show up on the public game list and it won't connect directly, even if I try my real IP address with the game's port.

Meanwhile if I set it to hidden I get stuck on opening socket for broadcast.


If there's anyone who knows how to resolve this issue I would be very glad to hear it. Preferably for both visible and hidden options.

[Loewchen]

What you you see in the log is the hash of your IP, for your actual IP you need to look into your OS or router.

[kosmo112]

Thanks for the reply and yes, I'm aware. I actually managed to get it running. I recalled that Ubuntu needs to have firewall rules set to allow incoming connections and after allowing port 34197 through the firewall it worked. I would assume this will work for both hidden and visible since it's just a firewall rule. I guess the thread can be marked as solved.