Protecting a Starbounder server with a DDoS Protected Reverse Proxy
This tutorial covers reverse-proxy protection for a public Starbound multiplayer server. Check the configuration fields and ports against your installed server version.
Step 1
Ensure that your server is running and connect-able. The computer you wish to run this on will need to be publicly accessible. If you are behind a NAT'ing connection (e.g home connection) this means that you will need forwarding for the required game port.
We advise that you test this by getting a trusted individual outside your network to connect to your backend IP and confirm this.
Step 2
Keep host and provider firewalls enabled. Allow the game port from the current Backend Communication IP Addresses shown in the Dashboard.
Step 3
Pick a suitable package from the available DDoS protection services. A suitable package is one not located (geographically) too far from your server location (or your primary user base). Multihomed services are also available and are suitable for larger servers.
Step 4
Go to your Dashboard, then on the IP, open the Action menu and select Ports. From here you can manage the ports.
You will need to add a TCP (RP) port from 21025 to 21025 on your backend (your server IP). Click Add Port and complete the details like shown. When done save the changes made.
Step 5 - Testing
After waiting for the changes to take effect (see the progress bar) try to connect via your proxy IP. If you have issues see the troubleshooting section below.
Debugging / Notes:
If you have slow performance ensure that the proxy location you have chosen is close to your server
For connection failures or interruptions, check the backend listener and the relevant host and provider firewall rules. Include the affected port and test results when contacting support.
