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| - | ======How to Host NFS Underground Without a Public IPv4 (Using | + | ====== How to Set Up a VPN to Host NFSU ====== |
| - | ==== This tutorial has not been tested. Use it with caution, and if anyone notices a mistake, please feel free to correct it. ==== | + | - Get the cheapest VPS you can find with a dedicated IPv4 address. |
| + | - Select the latest Debian as the server image. | ||
| + | - On a freshly installed server, log in via SSH and run the following command: < | ||
| + | - At the end of the script, open the shown URL in a web browser and download the .conf file. | ||
| + | - Install the WireGuard client from https:// | ||
| + | - Open the WireGuard app. | ||
| + | - Import the .conf file and click " | ||
| - | Many players today cannot host old games like NFS Underground directly because their home connection lacks a public IPv4 address.\\ | + | Done. |
| - | However, you can still host by using a VPS (Virtual Private Server) as a relay. This guide explains step-by-step how to do it on a LInux VPS Server. | + | |
| + | Here you can see how it looks: {{youtube> | ||
| + | As long as you are connected to your VPN, you will be able to host games on an NFSU server. | ||
| - | **Estimated Setup Time:** ~25–40 minutes. | + | Here’s what the fully automated script does: |
| + | - Installs PiVPN with a WireGuard server | ||
| + | - Creates a configuration for the WireGuard client | ||
| + | - Sets up port forwarding for UDP 3658–3659 | ||
| + | - Opens the necessary ports in the firewall | ||
| + | - Runs a temporary web server so you can download the config file to your PC | ||
| + | - Saves the firewall settings to make them persistent | ||
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| - | ==== Step 1 - Rent a VPS ==== | ||
| - | - Get a small Linux VPS with a **dedicated IPv4** (~€1-3/ | ||
| - | - Make sure you have SSH access | ||
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| - | ==== Step 2 - Install Relay Software (Linux example) ==== | ||
| - | sudo apt update\\ | ||
| - | sudo apt install socat screen -y\\ | ||
| - | # socat will forward the game ports from the VPS to your PC | ||
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| - | ==== Step 3 - Prepare Your PC ==== | ||
| - | - Assign a **static LAN IP** (e.g., 192.168.1.100)\\ | ||
| - | - This ensures the VPS always knows where to send game data\\ | ||
| - | - Make sure your firewall allows UDP ports 3658–3659 (NFS Underground default) | ||
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| - | ==== Step 4 - Set Up Port Forwarding on the VPS ==== | ||
| - | # Forward the UDP ports to your PC\\ | ||
| - | socat UDP4-RECVFROM: | ||
| - | socat UDP4-RECVFROM: | ||
| - | |||
| - | ==== Step 5 - Keep the Relay Running ==== | ||
| - | - Use screen or tmux to keep socat running:\\ | ||
| - | screen -S nfsrelay\\ | ||
| - | # run socat commands\\ | ||
| - | # detach with Ctrl+A, D\\ | ||
| - | - Optionally, configure socat as a systemd service to start automatically on VPS boot | ||
| - | |||
| - | ==== Step 6 - Open VPS Firewall ==== | ||
| - | sudo ufw allow 3658/udp\\ | ||
| - | sudo ufw allow 3659/udp\\ | ||
| - | sudo ufw enable\\ | ||
| - | # only open necessary ports for security | ||
| - | |||
| - | ==== Step 7 - Start Hosting ==== | ||
| - | - Launch NFS Underground on your PC\\ | ||
| - | - The game registers in the lobby automatically\\ | ||
| - | - Players connect using the VPS public IP, but the game actually runs on your PC\\ | ||
| - | - No extra software is needed for players | ||
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| - | ==== Tips ==== | ||
| - | - Test first with 1-2 friends to make sure everything works\\ | ||
| - | - Ensure your PC has a static LAN IP\\ | ||
| - | - Only forward necessary UDP ports (3658-3659)\\ | ||
| - | - Multiple VPS relays can be set up if needed | ||