Hosting Gaming Servers

Play your favorite games online using remote.it Port Forwardless connections. Let your friends connect to your server securely, while staying invisible to malicious hackers.

1Setup the server for your game of choice (e.g. Minecraft)

2 Host the server with remote.it – Create a remote.it account and download the desktop app

3 Share the server with your friends – they just need the desktop application to connect and start playing!

NOTE: remote.it currently only supports games that use TCP connections (e.g. Minecraft). Games that require UDP connections are not yet supported (e.g. Minecraft Bedrock Edition, Arma 3, Counterstrike Global Offensive). Efforts to add support for more game types is ongoing, so be sure to check back to see if your game of choice has been added!

Need help getting started? Check out this Minecraft setup guide

Port Forwardless connections, no public IP address required

Keeping your server safe is job #1. Opening a port is a bad idea, and setting up port forwarding is not only a complicated process, but also puts your computer and network at risk. By using remote.it Port Forwardless connections, you will eliminate the most commonly exploited attack surface. remote.it will hide your server from malicious hackers while letting you share it with your friends and family.

Port Forwardless connections do not require:

Changes to router settings
Open ports
A public IP address

Benefits of peer-to-peer connections

The remote.it desktop apps use peer-to-peer (P2P) connections meaning that your devices are directly connecting to one another, rather than connecting through a remote server like a VPN. No lag is introduced, ensuring your gaming experience maintains its peak performance.

Learn more about peer-to-peer connections