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# Host dedicated game servers from home, even behind CGNAT


If you already run your own dedicated game server and just need public reachability, NeedPorts can provide the network layer: a static public endpoint and dedicated forwarded ports for a machine that would otherwise be hidden behind CGNAT.

[View NeedPorts Plans](/?usecase=selfhost#order)[Read the CGNAT guide](/cgnat-port-forwarding.html)

## Important: this is not managed game hosting


NeedPorts is a port-forwarding layer, not a managed game hosting panel.


You still run and configure the dedicated server software yourself. NeedPorts handles the public reachability problem by giving you a stable public endpoint and dedicated forwarded ports.


## When this is a good fit


NeedPorts makes sense if you are already comfortable running your own game server and the main thing blocking you is the network edge. That usually means your ISP uses CGNAT, your router forwarding is not enough, or you need a cleaner public endpoint than a typical consumer VPN can provide.


### Common examples


Minecraft, Valheim, Rust, Ark, Palworld, Terraria, 7 Days to Die, Project Zomboid, Satisfactory, Factorio, V Rising, Conan Exiles, DayZ, Unturned, Enshrouded, and Don't Starve Together are all examples of games where people commonly run dedicated servers and need public ports.


### What NeedPorts solves


The public IP and port-forwarding problem. It does not install or manage the game server itself.


## What you still need to manage yourself


- Installing the game server software.
- Game-specific config files and server settings.
- Version updates, mods, save files, and admin workflows.
- Choosing which local ports to bind and expose.


## What NeedPorts gives you


- A static public endpoint.
- A dedicated block of forwarded ports.
- A one-command installer for the tunnel client.
- A better fit than single-port VPN forwarding when you need multiple ports.


## Plans start small


Plans start at **$5/month** or **$30/year** for 25 dedicated ports. That can be enough for smaller dedicated-server setups, while larger plans leave more room for multiple services or broader port requirements.

[Get Started](/?usecase=selfhost#order)[Read the self-hosting guide](/self-hosting-behind-cgnat.html)

## Related reading


If you want the broader explanations, read the self-hosting guide and the CGNAT guide.

[Read the self-hosting guide](/self-hosting-behind-cgnat.html)[Read the CGNAT guide](/cgnat-port-forwarding.html)[Back to Guides](/guides.html)

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