My brother can't connect to my server

[TechTheory]

I opened port 11753 and it even says ready for clients. Someone else was able to join but not my brother; does it have to do with being on the same network or something?

[YoloSweggLord]

That's probably the issue, but your port doesn't actually have to be open for him to join your server if you're on the same network. Have your brother click "add server" from the server selection menu and enter the host's IP into the pop-up box. Opening ports is only required for people playing on different networks.

[TechTheory]

On 6/27/2016 at 23:45, YoloSweggLord said:

That's probably the issue, but your port doesn't actually have to be open for him to join your server if you're on the same network. Have your brother click "add server" from the server selection menu and enter the host's IP into the pop-up box. Opening ports is only required for people playing on different networks.

By the host's IP do you mean my public IP?

[TechTheory]

Nope, you meant host IP lol. I got it to work, thank you!

[Broxzier]

open command prompt on the PC that is hosting, and type "ipconfig". For the addapter you are using, check your ipv4 address (ipv6, I believe this was working too), give this address to your brother, and he should be able to connect.