HaruHostNothing to forward with the Tunnel
Choose Tunnel on the Connection step when you create the server, or turn it on from the Details tab, and send friends the Server Address. No router or firewall settings to change.
Ports are handled for you
HaruHost gives every server its own ports, with the Tunnel or without it, so two servers never clash. The Details tab lists them under Ports In Use. Only the game port is for players; the second one HaruHost uses stays on the same machine.
Hosting on your own address
- The port: TCP 25565 by default.
- On Windows: turn on Auto-manage UPnP and Auto-manage Firewall and HaruHost opens the port on your router and in Windows Firewall when the server starts. Or forward your port range once; HaruHost shows the rule under Devices → Manage device → Network Settings.
- On a VPS: open your port range for TCP in the provider's firewall; HaruHost shows it under Devices → Manage device → Network Settings.
Questions
What port does a Minecraft Java server use?
TCP 25565 by default. HaruHost gives each server its own; with the Tunnel none needs forwarding.
Do friends need to type the port?
Only when it isn't 25565. The Server Address on the Details tab already includes it.