{"id":17707,"date":"2025-09-26T14:34:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T14:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=17707"},"modified":"2025-09-26T14:34:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T14:34:04","slug":"how-to-enable-upnp-eco-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-enable-upnp-eco-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Enable UPNP ECO Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to Enable UPnP on Your ECO Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enabling UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) on your ECO server improves player connectivity and simplifies port handling so friends can join without manual router configuration. If you host your ECO server with GGServers<\/strong>, the process is fast, secure, and handled through our intuitive control panel at panel.ggservers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow these clear steps to enable UPnP on your ECO server hosted at GGServers and get the best multiplayer stability and low-latency experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Log in to the GGServers Control Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open panel.ggservers.com<\/a> and sign in with your account credentials. Access the ECO server you want to configure from your list of active servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Stop the Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stop the server before changing network settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Open Server Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the left-hand navigation, click Server Settings<\/em> to open configuration options for your ECO instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Server Settings in the GGServers control panel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. Go to the General Settings Tab<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click the General<\/em> tab to reveal general server configuration options including network features like UPnP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General Settings tab \u2014 where network options live<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

5. Find and Enable UPnP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Locate the UPnP<\/em> option in General Settings and toggle it on. This setting will be saved automatically by the control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toggle the UPnP option to enable it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

6. Restart Your Server<\/strong><\/p>\n

Start the server again from the control panel. After restarting, UPnP will handle port mapping automatically, providing easier access for players and reducing manual router changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why enable UPnP on your ECO server?<\/strong><\/p>\n

UPnP removes the friction of manually forwarding ports on home routers. This leads to simpler setup for hosts, fewer connection errors, and a smoother multiplayer experience \u2014 especially useful for communities and small private servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why host ECO with GGServers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

GGServers<\/strong> offers optimized game server hosting designed for ECO: low-latency network routes, automated backups, a powerful control panel, and 24\/7 support. Whether you run a public realm or a private session with friends, GGServers delivers reliability, high performance, and affordable pricing. Use promo code KB30<\/strong> at checkout for 30% off<\/strong> your first ECO server plan at GGServers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Troubleshooting & support<\/strong><\/p>\n

If players still have trouble joining after enabling UPnP, check these common issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n