1. Windows Firewall Configuration



Very important part of every server security is proper configuration of firewall. The tutorial will describe in general proper configuration of firewall rules for every of server application. The tutorial does not refer to any specified firewall so adjust the steps explained below to apply the rules in Windows or your 3rd party Firewall.


ConnectServer - IGC.ConnectServer.exe

    • ConnectServer Port: 44405
    • Protocol Type: TCP
    • Direction: Inbound
    • State: Open (for public access)


ChatServer - IGC.ChatServer.exe

    • ChatServer Port: 56980
    • Protocol Type: TCP
    • Direction: Inbound
    • State: Open (for public access)


LauncherServer - IGC.Launcher.Server.exe

    • LauncherServer Port: 44400
    • Protocol Type: TCP
    • Direction: Inbound
    • State: Open (for public access)


GameServer - IGC.GameServer_X.exe (configurable in GameServer.ini)

  • GameServerPort (default: 56900 - R, 56912 - M, 56913 - A, 56914 - C, 56120 - B )
  • Protocol Type: TCP
  • Direction: Inbound
  • State: Open (for public access)



1.1. SQL Server Port Protection

You cannot forget to protect your SQL Server port. By default it is 1433. It should be blocked from unwanted access. If connect on this port from outside then whitelist proper IP on the blockade rule.


Microsoft SQL Server Port

  • Protocol Type: TCP (default: 1433)
  • Direction: Inbound
  • State: Closed (for public access)

More information about opening and/or closing access to MS SQL Server port can be find in this article.