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Hello, just wanted to make a small suggestion. Although ostensibly simple, for many Port Forwarding to get their server running properly can be a huge hassle. I know I had some trouble for a while, wrestling with my router to find where I needed to go. So, how about this: The server.exe could open 25565 on it's own. I'm no tech-head, but I'm certain this is within the realm of possibility. What do you all think?

Sorry, but I don't think firewalls would be too happy of a program forcing your port open.

Dude! If this is passed, your firewall will delete Minecraft from your computer.

Ya...ahh No.

I'm very sure it will not work that way. Because if it did, other programs (bad ones) would simply open up a port and start messing with your computer.

Yup, as many have mentioned, forcing a port open would make all sorts of security software try to remove Minecraft, and would also leave your computer pretty vulnerable.

Hmm, looks easy, I'll make one xD

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Hello, just wanted to make a small suggestion. Although ostensibly simple, for many Port Forwarding to get their server running properly can be a huge hassle. I know I had some trouble for a while, wrestling with my router to find where I needed to go. So, how about this: The server.exe could open 25565 on it's own. I'm no tech-head, but I'm certain this is within the realm of possibility. What do you all think?

Minecraft uses TCP. Most games use UDP. With UDP you can use a feature called "UDP hole punching" which works without port forwarding. Minecraft should use UDP, but it does not. TCP is not good for games.

I made one here: http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-tools/2241514-all-servers-auto-port-forwarder

It's a good idea but... Fire walls would not allow it that's the only problem