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title: "Port Forwarding"
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date: 2024-12-30T10:14:29-03:00
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draft: false
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weight: 3
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summary: Everything you need to know about configuring and using a VPN with YAMS
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---
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Port forwarding helps you get better download speeds by allowing incoming connections to your torrent client. YAMS enables port forwarding by default, but setup varies by VPN provider.
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## ProtonVPN Users 🚀
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ProtonVPN makes port forwarding easy! Just follow these steps:
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1. Create a script to update qBittorrent's port. Make sure you change `/your/install/location`:
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```bash
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mkdir -p /your/install/location/scripts
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nano /your/install/location/scripts/update-port.sh
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```
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2. Add this code to the script: https://gitlab.com/-/snippets/4788387. Make sure you edit this to match your own configuration:
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```bash
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QBITTORRENT_USER=admin # qbittorrent username
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QBITTORRENT_PASS=adminadmin # qbittorrent password
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```
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3. Make the script executable:
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```bash
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chmod +x /your/install/location/scripts/update-port.sh
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```
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4. Run it to verify it's working:
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```bash
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./your/install/location/scripts/update-port.sh
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```
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You should see an output similar to this:
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```bash
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2024-12-30 08:21:58 | VPN container gluetun in healthy state!
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2024-12-30 08:21:58 | qBittorrent Cookie invalid, getting new SessionID
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2024-12-30 08:21:58 | Public IP: 111.111.111.111
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2024-12-30 08:21:58 | Configured Port: 61009
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2024-12-30 08:21:58 | Active Port: 61009
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2024-12-30 08:21:58 | Port OK (Act: 61009 Cfg: 61009)
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```
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5. Set up automatic port updates (runs every 5 minutes):
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```bash
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(crontab -l 2>/dev/null; echo "*/5 * * * * /your/install/location/scripts/update-port.sh") | crontab -
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```
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## Other VPN Providers 🌐
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For other VPN providers, port forwarding configuration varies.
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For detailed provider-specific instructions, check the [Gluetun Port Forwarding Documentation](https://github.com/qdm12/gluetun-wiki/blob/main/setup/advanced/vpn-port-forwarding.md).
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## Verifying Port Forwarding ✅
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To check if port forwarding is working:
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1. Run `curl http://localhost:8003/v1/openvpn/portforwarded` to see your current port
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2. Visit [Open Port Check Tool](https://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/) and test your port by using your public VPN IP and the active port
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3. Check qBittorrent's connection status - it should show "Connection Status: Connected"
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[](/pics/advanced-port-forwarding-1.png)
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## Troubleshooting 🔧
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1. **No port shown:**
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```bash
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docker logs gluetun | grep "\[port forwarding\]"
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```
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Look for any error messages
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2. **Port not updating:**
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- Check if the script has execute permissions
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- Verify crontab is running: `crontab -l`
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- Check script logs: `tail -f /var/log/syslog | grep update-port`
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Need help? Visit our [Common Issues](/faqs/common-errors/) page or join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/Gwae3tNMST) or [Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#yams-space:rogs.me) chat!
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