Going to College: Need to set up server to host.

[Dejezd]

I'm going off to college next week, and I need a way to set up my fantasy grounds server so that I can GM for my friends online. I can almost guarantee that I won't be able to modify my network settings to allow for port forwarding. What can I do to set up my server?

[Nylanfs]

Welcome to the forums and FG Community! Look into a VPN, either PureVPN, or there's instructions somewhere to setup your own.

[LordEntrails]

Couple of approaches;
1) You can use Hamachi. This sets up a VPN for your group, all players have to install it. The free version allows something like 5 people.
2) You can get a PureVPN (or other VPN service) subscription with a fixed IP option. You are the only one who needs to configure this and your players just connect to your VPN IP.
3) Lease a server and install a VPN application on it. Usually cheaper than PureVPN, but requires more knowledge on your part.

There are threads here on the forum with instructions for all three methods.

[Andraax]

4) Connect to your home router via VPN.

[Dejezd]

Thanks so much! This is super helpful!

[Dejezd]

Thanks a million, I'll look into it!