port forward
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A port forward is a configuration option on most routers that allow requests to enter a private network, and may be useful (or even necessary) for running a home server like for your personal site.
More specifically, when a router configured with a port forward receives a request directed to its public IP and the configured port number, it will forward the request to a predetermined server and port within the private network.
Why
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If you serve your personal site from your home, you may need to configure your home internet router with a port forward to direct incoming requests to your home server.
In the past, collaboration on some peer to peer collaborative editing tools (e.g. Subethaedit) required the hosting the shared document to setup a port forward.
How to
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Configuring port forwarding is highly router dependent, doing a web search for your model of home internet router and the phrase port forward should help you find the necessary documentation.
IndieWeb Examples
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None so far.
Have you setup a port forward e.g. to your home server?
- Add yourself here… (see this for more details)