Instant launch
Download the app, sign in, and click connect. Your server is ready to share in minutes, without touching your router.
13,000+ game sessions launched
Port forwarding
for game servers
Launch Minecraft, CS 1.6, CS2, Valheim, Rust, and other games. Use a ready-made preset or your own TCP/UDP ports — no public IP, router setup, or Hamachi.
Any TCP/UDP port
Ready-made presets
Minecraft with plugins
1,500+
active gamers
TCP + UDP
custom ports
<10 ms
added latency
PortPlay
Connected
Minecraft + Simple Voice Chat
25565/TCP • 24454/UDP • 3 players online
Server address
play.portplay.net:25565
Features
Everything you need
to play with friends
No router headaches, no public IP, no complicated setup
Secure connection
Encrypted tunnels protect traffic in transit. Players connect through a PortPlay address instead of seeing your home network directly.
Low added latency
Designed for responsive online play. Latency depends on your location and selected node, with a setup optimized for smooth sessions with friends.
Windows app
Native Windows app with tray support. It stays out of the way and automatically reconnects if the link drops.
Custom TCP/UDP ports
Set the ports you need. Simple Voice Chat, Geyser, and other plugins that require an extra TCP or UDP port work too.
Traffic stats
Track current usage in real time and review your tunnel history, sessions and active connections.
How it works
Four simple steps
to your own server
No advanced networking knowledge required
Download the app
Get the PortPlay installer for Windows. Setup takes less than a minute.
Sign in
Create an account or continue with Google. Getting started is fast and free.
Choose a game or port
Use a ready-made game preset or enter your own TCP/UDP ports. PortPlay creates the tunnel for you.
Invite your friends
Copy the address and share it. Your friends join just like they would on a regular public server.
Available now
Ready-made game presets.
Custom ports for everything else
Choose a game from the list or forward any TCP/UDP port manually
Minecraft
Java, Bedrock, plugins
Minecraft plugins
Voice Chat, Geyser, and more
CS2
Counter-Strike 2
CS 1.6
Counter-Strike 1.6
Terraria
2D Survival
Valheim
Survival & Co-op
Rust
Game and RCON ports
Your game
Any TCP/UDP port
Community
How PortPlay
helps players
Reviews from people who have hosted a server with PortPlay
"Finally a tool that actually works. Hamachi was too complicated for my friends, and my ISP has CGNAT so I couldn't port forward. PortPlay got our Minecraft server up in literally 2 minutes. Highly recommend!"
Oops
"Valve killed local servers in CS2, so practicing with my team was impossible. We found this tool, and now I just host a dedicated server on my PC and give my friends the IP. Latency is amazing!"
Birzaliffa
Works as advertised. Used it to forward my local Minecraft server. Low latency, stable connection. Simple interface - server detected automatically. Launched it, got an IP, and my buddies were online in seconds. Reliable tool for quick gaming with friends. Will use again.
Ducalis
"I used to spend hours trying to bypass my router's firewall for Terraria. With PortPlay, I literally just clicked connect and sent the IP to my friends on Discord. Way better than Ngrok."
O_OFox
"Works exactly as advertised. Got tired of network errors and VPNs. This is much cleaner and doesn't require my friends to sign up or download anything."
Kurdik
"My university blocks port forwarding on their campus network. With PortPlay I can finally host a dedicated server straight from my dorm room without tweaking any settings. Absolute game changer!"
kolombo
Pricing
Simple plans,
no surprises
Start free and scale up whenever you need more performance
Free
€0
free forever
- Session 24h
- Max players 10
- Server selection No
- Ports 1
- Speed 10 Mbps
- Latency Standard
POPULAR
Pro
€1.49
per month
- Session 6 months
- Max players 50
- Server selection Yes
- Ports 3
- Speed 50 Mbps
- Latency Low
Activate the plan inside PortPlay after installation.
Pro Max
€4.99
per month
- Session Unlimited
- Max players Unlimited
- Location selection Yes
- Ports 10
- Speed 100+ Mbps
- Latency Lowest
Activate the plan inside PortPlay after installation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
If you cannot find the answer, contact us
Port forwarding lets players outside your home network connect to your game server. Normally this requires router changes or a public IP. PortPlay creates a secure tunnel and gives you a stable public endpoint without the usual setup hassle.
No. That is exactly what PortPlay is designed for. You do not need a public IP, and you do not need to configure your router manually. The app establishes an outbound connection that works behind NAT and CGNAT.
Added latency depends on your region, ISP and the selected server location. In many cases it is small enough to stay comfortable for casual and co-op play.
No. Only the person hosting the server needs PortPlay. Friends join through a regular server address with no account, extra software, or network setup.
Yes. Java usually uses TCP port 25565, Bedrock and Geyser use UDP port 19132, and Simple Voice Chat uses UDP port 24454 by default. PortPlay can open the linked ports automatically through a preset.
The practical limit depends on your PC performance, game server settings and internet connection. PortPlay controls tunnel capacity, but your hardware still matters for the final experience.
Yes. Minecraft, CS 1.6, CS2, Valheim, Rust, and Terraria have ready-made options, but the list does not limit you. Choose custom setup, enter the local port and TCP or UDP, and connect almost any dedicated server.
Free forever
Ready to play
with friends?
Choose a ready-made game or enter your own TCP/UDP ports. No public IP, router setup, or software for your friends.