Solved Server can't be created on port 28015

Discussion in 'Rust Discussion' started by PizzaPeter1998, Feb 20, 2016.

  1. PizzaPeter1998

    PizzaPeter1998

    Just started recently my own test server but I was wanting some of my friend to test it out with me however when I try to startup my server it states: "couldn't create server on port as 28015 (startup error 5)" . I've tried looking up the error but I haven't found any information and I don't have any tasks running in the background with that port. Any solution I would highly appreciate it!
     
    PizzaPeter1998, Feb 20, 2016
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  2. Wulf

    Wulf Community Admin

    What IP are you setting it to? It should be 0.0.0.0 or not set at all. The error means what you mentioned, but essentially means that either the port is already being used or can't be used.
     
    Wulf, Feb 20, 2016
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  3. PizzaPeter1998

    PizzaPeter1998

    Ok, I think I may have set the I.P incorrectly then
     
    PizzaPeter1998, Feb 20, 2016
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  4. PizzaPeter1998

    PizzaPeter1998

    Ok I've done as you said and its up and running however how do I set up an IP for it so that my friends can access it?
     
    PizzaPeter1998, Feb 20, 2016
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  5. Wulf

    Wulf Community Admin

    The IP is your external IP, which you can find at www.ipcow.com or similar site. Just make sure you have the server's port forwarded to your computer.
     
    Wulf, Feb 20, 2016
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  6. PizzaPeter1998

    PizzaPeter1998

    Yeh I thought it was, thank you for your help, I appreciate it!
     
    PizzaPeter1998, Feb 20, 2016
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