[Guide][DNS] How to make server public [Easy & Newb Friendly]

[ZestyJ]

Here is a guide on how to make a private server public for people to play on.

[Warning]
May require you too forward ports.

Table of Contents:

1. Making a DNS host
2. Configuring server for public
3. Making sure it works

1. Making a DNS host
First go to DynDns.com

1. Under the login boxes there is a link called "Create Account" click it.
2. Fill in the user information.
3. Un-check yourself from the newsletter mailing list.
4. Then agree to the policy.
5. Then click "Create Account" at the bottom.
6. It will send you a verification link.
7. Please check your inbox and click on the confirmation link.
8. After you clicked the link and you've gone to the page that says "Account Confirmed" click on "services" on the options.
9. Then under "DNS Services" click "Dynamic DNS".
10. To the right there will be two options "Get Started" and "Manage Hosts" click "Get Started".
11. If it asks you to log in enter your Username and Password that you created the account with.
12. Name your domain name and choose a domain that you want it to be with.
13. Check the "Wildcard" option.
14. Click the "Use the auto detected ip address".
15. Then click "Create Host".
16. It will take you to the "Shopping cart contents" page (Don't worry its freed )
17. Click "Next".
18. Then click "Activate Services".
19. Then Copy your domain name then you can close your web browser.
20. Your done with creating the host.

2. Configuring server for public

First, open the config file arcemu or hearthstone-realms.conf
Replace [hostname] with the hostname you just made at DynDns.com

#######################################################################
# Hearthstone Realms Configuration File
#######################################################################

/********************************************************************************
 * How to use this config file:                                                 *
 * Config files are in a block->variable->setting format.                       *
 * A < signifies the opening of a block, the block name is expected after that. * 
 * After the block name, a space and then the settings sperated by = / ' '.     *
 *                                                                              *
 * e.g.                                                                         *
 * <block setting="0" someval = "1">                                            *
 *                                                                              *
 * Comments can be in C format, e.g. /* some stuff */, with a // at the start   *
 * of the line, or in shell format (#).                                         *
 ********************************************************************************/

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# LogonServer Section
#
#    Address:
#        The address (no port) of the server.
#
#    Port:
#        The port on which the logon server listens. (*** NOT 3724 ***)
#
#    Name:
#        Not really relavant, but name the logon.
#
#    RealmCount:
#        The number of realms in the next section.
#
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<LogonServer Address = "127.0.0.1"
             Port = "8093"
             Name = "Default Logon"
             RealmCount = "1">

#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#
# Realm Section
#
#    Name:
#        The name of the realm.
#    
#    Address:
#        The address (and port) of that realm.
#
#    Icon:
#        The type of realm (PVP, Normal, RPPVP, RP)
#
#    Colour:
#        Realm colour in realm list display.
#
#    WorldRegion:
#        1 =  Development
#        2 = United States
#        3 = Oceanic
#        4 = Latin America
#        5 = Tournament
#        6 = Korea
#        7 = Tournament
#        8 = English
#        9 = German
#        10 = French
#        11 = Spanish
#        12 = Russian
#        13 = Tournament
#        14 = Taiwan
#        15 = Tournament
#        16 = China
#        17 = CN1
#        18 = CN2
#        19 = CN3
#        20 = CN4
#        21 = CN5
#        22 = CN6
#        23 = CN7
#        24 = CN8
#        25 = Tournament
#        26 = Test Server
#        27 = Tournament
#        28 = QA Server
#        29 = CN9
#        30 = Test Server 2 
#
#    Population:
#        (0 = low, 1 = medium, 2 = high)
#
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<Realm1 Name = "Test Realm"
        Address = "[hostname]:8129"
        Icon = "PVP"
        Colour = "1"
        Population = "1.0"
        WorldRegion = "1">

Then your server is configured for public.

3. Making sure it works

To make sure it works have a friend try to log on with the hostname you made.
If it doesn't you may need to forward the following ports: 8129, 8092
Here is a guide for every router on how to forward your ports just choose wow as program and replace there ports with these.
PortForward.com

I hope i helped.

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Bai :wave:

[Choices]

Im loving all the helpful guides bro. + Rep

[oskar151]

is this for 2.4.3?
good guide

[oskar151]

gooooood guide
+Rep