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Port Forward Xbox One: How to Open Ports in 2025 

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  • 7 February 2025
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Whether you experience NAT or CGNAT issues, you will eventually run into multiplayer headaches that can ruin your gaming experience. However, you can always get around this issue by opening ports for Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S. This guide covers how to open ports for Xbox One and port forward routers behind CGNAT. 

What is Port Forwarding? 

Port forwarding is a networking method that helps you maintain a stable connection with external servers and applications on your private network. You need to open ports for your Xbox One console to start communicating with the Xbox network.  

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 Xbox One 

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

How to Port Forward Xbox One Manually 

Follow the below-mentioned steps to forward ports on Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S: 

  1. Launch the Settings app on Xbox One. 
  2. Choose Network> Advanced settings. 
  3. Note down the IP address, Subnet Mask, and DNS servers required for port forwarding. 
  4. Check and write down the MAC address and default gateway. 
  5. Go to the router login page. 
  6. Log in to your router using the credentials. (Steps may vary for every router)
  7. Open the necessary ports. (Some routers will only allow port forwarding rules)
  8. Once you have saved the settings, reboot the router.   
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How to Open Ports on Routers Behind CGNAT

Some ISPs perform CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT) to preserve IPV exhaustion and network congestion. Even if you try to open ports on routers behind CGNAT, chances are your IP can get blocked or blacklisted. Use PureVPN’s port forwarding add-on and dedicated IP to combat this issue. Here’s how: 

  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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What port is 3074 on Xbox?

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    3074 is the preferred port for party chat, console streaming, and multiplayer, and used as both UDP and TCP.

  • Is it safe to port forward on Xbox?

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    Port forwarding can be risky because you are exposing your private Network to external applications and servers. You can be at risk of brute force attacks and DDoS attacks if you are not too vigilant. Use PureVPN’s port forwarding add-on with a dedicated IP to open ports on your router safely.

  • Is port forwarding good for gaming?

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    Yes, port forwarding can help you maintain stable connections, enhance NAT type, give access to hosted games, and enhance communication for games like Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Xbox Live.

In Summary

Now you can port forward Xbox One without hassle by following our step-by-step guide. Don’t forget to be wary of port forwarding risks and use PureVPN’s port forwarding add-on to automatically open ports without any risks of being detected or blocked.

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