Question 1

How do I test if my Minecraft server is reachable?

Accepted Answer

Visit TestMyGameAccess.com, click on Minecraft Java or Bedrock, enter your public IP address, and click TEST IT. The tool will check if port 25565 (Java) or 19132 (Bedrock) is open and reachable from the internet.

Question 2

Why can't my friends connect to my game server?

Accepted Answer

The most common reasons are: (1) Port forwarding is not set up on your router, (2) Windows Firewall is blocking the port, (3) You shared your local IP (192.168.x.x) instead of your public IP, (4) Your ISP uses CGNAT which blocks port forwarding. TestMyGameAccess.com can diagnose all of these automatically.

Question 3

What is port forwarding and how do I set it up?

Accepted Answer

Port forwarding tells your router to send incoming connections on a specific port to your computer. Log into your router (usually at 192.168.1.1), find Port Forwarding settings, and create a rule with the game's port number pointing to your PC's local IP address.

Question 4

How do I find my public IP address?

Accepted Answer

Visit ipporttest.com to see your public IP address. Do not use your local IP (which starts with 192.168 or 10.) — that only works inside your home network.

Question 5

What games does TestMyGameAccess.com support?

Accepted Answer

TestMyGameAccess.com supports over 90 games including Minecraft Java, Minecraft Bedrock, Valheim, ARK, Rust, CS2, Garry's Mod, Team Fortress 2, Factorio, 7 Days to Die, FiveM, Arma 3, Project Zomboid, Palworld, Enshrouded, and many more.

Question 6

What is CGNAT and why does it prevent port forwarding?

Accepted Answer

CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT) is when your ISP puts multiple customers behind a single shared public IP address. This makes traditional port forwarding impossible. Solutions include asking your ISP for a dedicated public IP, or using a free tunnel service like playit.gg or Tailscale.

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