This seems to be a common issue with multiple players, they end up finding a solution, after 3 days of searching I have yet to find one that works for me.
I'm trying to host a server for some friends and I to play on and I'm getting this error: java.net.ConnectionException: Connection refused: no further information. I CAN connect through localhost, as well as my IPv4. But my friends nor I can connect through my external IP/external IP:25565
What I have tried:
When setting up port forward, using TCP with port 25565. Using both TCP/UDP with port 25565.
Adding Firewall Inbound and Outbound rules to allow TCP and UDP with port 25565.
Disabling my Firewall completely.
Enabled my router to accept port 25565 (Some routers block it)
Tried running the server from 3 different computer, 3 different operating systems.
I feel like I did more than this but can't remember all of it.
Yes the eula=true
Yes I have actually started the server.
Port forward check sites say they can all see my port open.
I do not have any form of virus protector, except Windows Defender that came with the computer, that could be blocking it.
As tedious as it may be, I'd like a list of everything that could cause the Connection Refused: no further information. As well as advice that hasn't already been mentioned above.
As the issue occurs even with Firewall completely disabled, and from 3 different computers, it leads me to believe it has to do with my router or modem, yet I can't find anything in them that would block it, as I've also disabled the built in firewall on them. If it helps, I have a Belkin N600 Dual-Band Wireless-N+ Router.
This seems to be a common issue with multiple players, they end up finding a solution, after 3 days of searching I have yet to find one that works for me.
I'm trying to host a server for some friends and I to play on and I'm getting this error: java.net.ConnectionException: Connection refused: no further information. I CAN connect through localhost, as well as my IPv4. But my friends nor I can connect through my external IP/external IP:25565
What I have tried:
When setting up port forward, using TCP with port 25565. Using both TCP/UDP with port 25565.
Adding Firewall Inbound and Outbound rules to allow TCP and UDP with port 25565.
Disabling my Firewall completely.
Enabled my router to accept port 25565 (Some routers block it)
Tried running the server from 3 different computer, 3 different operating systems.
I feel like I did more than this but can't remember all of it.
Yes the eula=true
Yes I have actually started the server.
Port forward check sites say they can all see my port open.
I do not have any form of virus protector, except Windows Defender that came with the computer, that could be blocking it.
As tedious as it may be, I'd like a list of everything that could cause the Connection Refused: no further information. As well as advice that hasn't already been mentioned above.
As the issue occurs even with Firewall completely disabled, and from 3 different computers, it leads me to believe it has to do with my router or modem, yet I can't find anything in them that would block it, as I've also disabled the built in firewall on them. If it helps, I have a Belkin N600 Dual-Band Wireless-N+ Router.
Enter your external IP into here when your server is running. https://dinnerbone.com/minecraft/tools/status/
Not the best ping, but also not the worst.
Well this shows that your port is forwarded correctly, and that the server is clearly online.
Post your server.properties in a spoiler please.
#Minecraft server properties
#Wed Jun 01 03:35:40 CDT 2016
spawn-protection=16
server-name=Unknown Server
generator-settings=
force-gamemode=false
allow-nether=true
gamemode=0
broadcast-console-to-ops=true
enable-query=false
player-idle-timeout=0
difficulty=3
spawn-monsters=true
op-permission-level=4
resource-pack-hash=
announce-player-achievements=true
pvp=true
snooper-enabled=true
level-type=DEFAULT
hardcore=false
enable-command-block=false
max-players=20
network-compression-threshold=256
max-world-size=29999984
server-port=25565
debug=false
server-ip=
spawn-npcs=true
allow-flight=false
level-name=world
view-distance=10
server-id=unnamed
resource-pack=
spawn-animals=true
white-list=false
generate-structures=true
max-build-height=256
online-mode=true
level-seed=
motd=A Minecraft Server
Try setting "server-ip" to your static IP.
Sadly, didn't work. I'd like to thank you in advanced for helping though.
Check that both TCP and UDP forwarding is working with this program.
TCP Is open. UDP Is not open. Though I thought Minecraft was TCP only.
No, make sure both protocols are forwarded.
UDP is now open, forgot I disabled it when I was testing something else. External IP still not working.
Well then I'm afraid I'm out of ideas.
Well thanks for trying to help, I appreciate it.