Checklist
- Server ready in console.
- Query/Steam ports in the allocation span.
- Matching game version + keys.
- Direct Connect proves game port.
- DIY: open the full UDP span.
Related guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct OK, browser fail?
Confirm query (base+1) and Steam (base+2) UDP.
Filters?
BattlEye, version, and mod signature filters hide mismatches.
Managed?
Copy allocations from Pterodactyl — don’t assume 2302.
Need help?
If you are stuck after following this guide, open a ticket from the Chapter22 client area with the exact error, the port or DNS change you made, and whether the service listens locally (ss / Resource Monitor) but fails externally.
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