How to Open Ports for Battlefield V Behind CGNAT  

Battlefield V is a tactical first-person shooter game with immersive graphics and intense multiplayer battles. However, a poor network connection can ruin the whole fun when you want to aim for the best headshot. Opening ports on your router is one of the best ways to enhance your gameplay. You'll be ready to dive into the action without interruption, even if your ISP performs CGNAT.

What is Port Forwarding? 

Port forwarding is a process used in networking to send incoming internet traffic to a particular device or application on your home network. It ensures that data reaches the right device, enhancing connectivity and performance for specific tasks.

Before You Forward a Port 

You need to know the following before opening ports for any game and application: 

• The IP address of your router 
• The IP address of your device (computer or console)
• Port numbers (UDP and TCP)

Default Ports for Battlefield V 

Battlefield V - PlayStation 4

• TCP: 1935, 3478-3480, 9988, 10000-10100, 17502, 42127
• UDP: 3074, 3478-3479, 3659, 14000-14016

Battlefield V - Xbox One

• TCP: 3074
• UDP: 88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500

Battlefield V - PC

• TCP: 5222, 9988, 17502, 20000-20100, 22990, 42127
• UDP: 3659, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300

Battlefield V - Steam

• TCP: 5222, 9988, 17502, 20000-20100, 22990, 27015-27030, 27036-27037, 42127
• UDP: 3659, 4380, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300, 27000-27031, 27036

How to Open Ports for Battlefield V

Follow these steps to configure port forwarding for Battlefield V on your router:

1. Open your device's network settings and locate the "Default Gateway" or router IP (e.g., 192.168.1.1).
2. Log in using your router's admin username and password (check your router label or manual if you don't know these).
3. Find the section called "Port Forwarding" in the router settings.
4. Type the IP address of your gaming console into the appropriate field.
5. Add the TCP and UDP port numbers for the game Battlefield V in the provided boxes. e.g:

• Service Name: Battlefield V
• Protocol: TCP/UDP
• Start Port: 5222
• End Port: 5222
• Device IP: Enter your gaming device's local IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100)

1. When you're finished, restart your router.

Why Is Opening Ports Behind CGNAT an Issue?  

Most ISPs (internet service providers) perform CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT) to save IPv4 addresses and assign a single IP address to multiple consumers who are relying on the same network. This makes it difficult for you to open ports on your routers, which might lead to IP conflicts or IP blacklisting.

How to Open Ports on Routers Behind CGNAT

With PureVPN's Port Forwarding add-on and a dedicated IP, you can bypass CGNAT and port forward multiple routers (AT&T Fiber, Verizon Fios, Google Fiber, CenturyLink, Optimum) for games like Overwatch 2, Valorant, Minecraft Legends, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. Follow these simple steps:

1. Login to the PureVPN member area.
2. Click the subscription tab.
3. Click Configure.
4. Apply your desired port settings.
5. Click Apply settings.

n series, causing issues with some internet services. NAT is typically used in home networks, CGNAT operates at the ISP-level, and Double NAT occurs due to specific network setups.

In Summary

Play challenging multiplayer games like Battlefield V without having connectivity issues and bypass CGNAT with a PureVPN port forwarding add-on and a dedicated IP address. Connect directly to gaming servers, maintain consistent gameplay, and effortlessly port forward!