The most important device on your network is your router. Whether you have a cable modem or DSL, all of your devices connect to the internet through your router. The best way to start customizing your network is to learn to configure your router.
If you need an open port in your MikroTik router then you need to setup a port forward.
At the bottom of this page is a list of every MikroTik router that we have a guide for. Click on the router that most closely matches yours from the list below.
If your router is not listed below, then choose a router whose name is similar. Most MikroTik routers are very similar to use. This means that any of the guides below can help you set up a port forward.
- If this is correct, select your router below
- If you want to select a different application, please see our List of Ports.
Use a VPN Instead
Have you considered using a VPN instead of forwarding a port? For most users, a VPN is a much simpler and more secure choice than forwarding a port.
We use and recommend NordVPN because not only is it the fastest VPN, it includes a new feature called Meshnet that makes forwarding a port no longer necessary for most applications. With NordVPN Meshnet, you can connect to your devices from anywhere in the world, completely secure, over a highly encrypted VPN tunnel.
Every time you click on one of our affiliate links, such as NordVPN, we get a little kickback for introducing you to the service. Think of us as your VPN wingman.
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