port forwarding not working

[brazen cove]

should i just disbale firewall altogether?

[brazen cove]

i just checked my xampp and i get this error:

Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
9:11:13 PM [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
9:11:13 PM [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
9:11:13 PM [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
9:11:13 PM [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
9:11:13 PM [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
9:11:13 PM [mysql] entire log window on the forums

[copper raptor]

Is this a vps

[brazen cove]

no i'm running the server off of my own computer for now then i will be using an old gaming laptop instead when the server is fully setup

i fixed the sql error

the server is still not joinable

[copper raptor]

We do not recommend opening ports for local hosting unless you fully understand what you’re doing. I’ve removed the images to protect sensitive information that should not have been shared. While we’re happy to help with any issues related to scripts or other technical matters, we cannot assist with opening ports on localhost or similar network configurations, as it’s not safe.

[brazen cove]

the server will not be made public it's just me and a bunch of my friends we can't afford vps and hosting and that stuff could you please help?

[lone ginkgo]

by opening the ports your making the IP accesible by the public

[brazen cove]

we'll just be messing around with a bunch of my friends the server will not be known or advertised

[lone ginkgo]

im not sure you understand, once you port forward the server will be listed in the CFX server list, meaning the server is public along with your IP

[brazen cove]

i do understand the risks and i'm willing to take it

[lone ginkgo]

as stated above "While we’re happy to help with any issues related to scripts or other technical matters, we cannot assist with opening ports on localhost or similar network configurations, as it’s not safe."

[brazen cove]

Can you tell me an affordable way of hosting the server? It’s just gonna be like 7 players at the very most, do i need to get a VPS? Could you guide me please? Thanks

[lone ginkgo]

VPS or Gamepanel

either will work

[brazen cove]

What’s a gamepanel? How does it work?

There is this website named fivemshield

Is that it?

Should i get something like this?

[copper raptor]

thats ddos only i think

[brazen cove]

Just the protection?

[brazen cove]

Can you recommend a hosting service?

[copper raptor]

Choosing a server is like choosing anything else there are plenty of providers out there, and some will suit certain people better than others. https://zap-hosting.com/en is just one option, but there are many others like https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/bare-metal/game, https://contabo.com/en, and https://1of1servers.com.

[brazen cove]

Is 4gb ram enough for me?

5 players at most

Something like this?

[copper raptor]

A minimum of 8GB of RAM is suggested, with 16GB being the recommended amount for optimal performance. However, this is just my personal preference others might use different setups or providers for their VPS, VDS, or game panels. Resource requirements and costs will vary depending on your intended use and hosting provider. The list of hosting providers I mentioned above are just the ones I remember, lol.

[brazen cove]

it's gonna cost me so much

okay thanks for helping sorry for bothering you guys

[copper raptor]

I think contabo is cheap cheap lmao but 200 Mbit/s Port is not great

[brazen cove]

my home wifi was around 90mbps

i would run it off that

[copper raptor]

You’re definitely not bothering us we’re here to help ❤️ I just went through that list, and funny enough, my hosting provider isn’t even on it, haha. That said, we don’t recommend opening ports for local hosting.