Set Up Port Forwarding & Static IP on Windows
Last updated: October 5, 2025
Set up port forwarding and static IP for game servers, Remote Desktop, Plex, NAS, and security cameras. Covers router config, Windows Firewall rules, and testing.
Overview
Open ports for game servers, remote access, and more with static IP and router port forwarding setup.
What this helps with
What to expect: Medium difficulty • usually about 10-15 minutes.
This is one of 24 Server & Network Administration fixes in the WindowsHelper library. The full step-by-step fix lives in the WindowsHelper app.
Coming soon in the app
The full step-by-step fix for this lives in the WindowsHelper phone app — coming soon, no price announced yet. The free PC Companion (available now) is the piece that connects your phone to your PC.
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