TF2 Private Server won't work with friends

So I was looking at a tutorial on how to play with friends in a private server but and my friends are still unable to join. How do I let my friends join my private server?

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Best Answer

You have to forward ports in your router. Commonly you can reach your routers configuration at http://192.168.1.1 but it differs, your firewall might also be blocking connections. Ports that need forwarding seems to be:

UDP 27015
TCP 27015
UDP 27020
UDP 27005

(TCP and UDP 27015 should be the only required ones according to Valve: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=8571-GLVN-8711)

Also enable the developer console and enter sv_lan 0 when you have started your private game.

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How do I make a private server with friends on TF2?

To play with friends in Team Fortress 2, all you have to do is open up the main menu of the game and look for the friends section. Scan for the list of people that you wish to join the game with and once you see their name Click on Join Part or Invite to party.

How do you play with friends on TF2?

Here is an instruction on how to create a server and put bots on it:

Make sure you have the port 27015 accessible for connections. ...

Open the game console. ...

Type sv_lan 0 if you want the game to be public, or sv_lan 1 for LAN only. ...

Type map <mapname> , replacing <mapname> with the name of the map you want to play.

How do you play against bots with friends on TF2?

If you've ever spent money on TF2, you have a premium account. This includes purchasing the game before it was Free-to-Play, activating a retail version of the game, or making a purchase in the Mann Co. in-game store.

TF2 - How To Join A Server With Your Friends (Updated)

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