Getting your server in the master list, and a port problem.

[WhitenameseKid]

Hello, I am having a problem with my COD2 server, in which the IP shown by stats.callofduty.com is 18025 for some reason, and no info is displayed, other than the IP and that port. Any ideas?

I would also like to add: if you are having problems getting your server in the master list, make sure you do the following:

-Open the correct ports on your router and/or firewall.
-Make sure that you see the "sending heartbeat" line in your console.
-Set your server as a DMZ host. (this may help some people, but not all)

Now, the big thing that most people don't do, that helped my server at least appear on stats.callofduty.com, is to leave your server on for a minimum of 24 hours, without touching it. If that doesn't solve your problem, then I don't know what will :P.

Note:
These are some good ports to open ;)
20500 UDP
20510 UDP
28960 UDP (maybe TCP) (unless your gameserver IP is diferent)
-Any other ports that your server(s) is/are running on.

Hope this helps ;)

[MajorWoody]

-Set your server as a DMZ host. (this may help some people, but not all)
Okay for testing but DO NOT DO THIS long term. This will expose your server to any inbound traffic from the internet.

Instead, read this to set up your firewall properly: http://www.olddogvt.net/cod-firewall