| Concern | Chapter22 managed | DIY VPS elsewhere |
|---|---|---|
| 30120 TCP+UDP | Allocated for you | You open firewall + SG |
| txAdmin 40120 | Panel URL / allocation | You publish carefully |
| Home router NAT | Not involved | Avoid CGNAT residential |
| DDoS posture | Platform-level | You + provider |
Canonical detail: FiveM Ports Explained. Soft CTA to FiveM hosting — never /vps-hosting/.
Related guides
- FiveM Ports Explained: 30120 TCP/UDP and txAdmin
- How to Open Ports on a Linux VPS (UFW, firewalld, iptables)
- How to Open Ports on a Windows VPS (Firewall + netsh portproxy)
- VPS Port Forwarding Explained (Firewall vs Home Router)
- First 15 Minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chapter22 open 30120?
Yes — allocations are published on the game node.
Do I still edit server.cfg port?
Keep endpoint/port aligned with the panel allocation.
VPS product?
Chapter22 does not sell VPS SKUs — these notes are for DIY elsewhere.
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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