Rocky linux and External Connections

[Ihategettinganotheraccount 0]

I am running Rocky Release 9.6. and can't connect to the server outside of my network. I assumed it was my router not being configured to allow it. I am in an apartment though and can't change anything there. I have been using  Nordvpn Meshnet but since Nord has shut that down that is no longer an option. 

I do have my own hotspot. I configured the port forwarding I think how the Emby documentation reads. I used the home IP address. I still can't load Emby through a browser that isn't the server.  https://www.canyouseeme.org/ can not see me.

With all that I am wondering if its not the apartment router blocking it.

[brothom 177]

@Ihategettinganotheraccounthave you followed this guide https://emby.media/support/articles/Connectivity.html?

How are you trying to connect with your server, is it via <remote_ip>:8096 or using some other method? 

Your local installation will also have to have firewall settings configured, the docs on Rocky's firewallhd got me this: https://docs.rockylinux.org/10/guides/security/firewalld-beginners/
Besides the port forward, you'll need to also clear/allow those ports as in- and out-coming. 

[Ihategettinganotheraccount 0]

8 hours ago, brothom said:

@Ihategettinganotheraccounthave you followed this guide https://emby.media/support/articles/Connectivity.html?

How are you trying to connect with your server, is it via <remote_ip>:8096 or using some other method? 

Your local installation will also have to have firewall settings configured, the docs on Rocky's firewallhd got me this: https://docs.rockylinux.org/10/guides/security/firewalld-beginners/
Besides the port forward, you'll need to also clear/allow those ports as in- and out-coming. 

I'll look when I get home but I know I did some stuff. It also seems since I was able to through meshnet that the firewall isn't the issue. yes remote ip:8096

Edited October 13, 2025 by Ihategettinganotheraccount

[Ihategettinganotheraccount 0]

sudo firewall-cmd --zone=public --permanent --add-port 8096/tcp
Warning: ALREADY_ENABLED: 8096:tcp

[Luke 42077]

Are you able to connect from other devices inside the server's local network?

[Ihategettinganotheraccount 0]

2 hours ago, Luke said:

Are you able to connect from other devices inside the server's local network?

When I was using Nordmesh, yes. Now no.

[Luke 42077]

OK, well what does this mean?

Quote

Warning: ALREADY_ENABLED: 8096:tcp

Do you have other software already reserving the port?

[Ihategettinganotheraccount 0]

3 minutes ago, Luke said:

OK, well what does this mean?

Do you have other software already reserving the port?

1. I assume it means the port is already open, Since that was the response to me attempting to open it. 
2. To my knowledge no, unless Rocky Linux itself uses it. I do not know how to check though.

[Luke 42077]

For the address that entered into the port forwarding, are you sure that's the right value?

[Ihategettinganotheraccount 0]

7 minutes ago, Luke said:

For the address that entered into the port forwarding, are you sure that's the right value?

I took the address from Emby's dashboard I tried both home and remote.

[Luke 42077]

13 minutes ago, Ihategettinganotheraccount said:

I took the address from Emby's dashboard I tried both home and remote.

Well it has to be the local address, not remote. Are you sure that's the correct address for the server machine? Emby Server should detect the correct IP address, but you should still verify to be sure.

Also what options are available in the port type drop down?

[Ihategettinganotheraccount 0]

I don't know how to verify the local address. The remote is correct

I am sorry but what drop down menu?

[Ihategettinganotheraccount 0]

3 hours ago, Ihategettinganotheraccount said:

I don't know how to verify the local address. The remote is correct

 

I'm an idiot. Checked and it's correct.

 

[Luke 42077]

15 hours ago, Luke said:

 

Also what options are available in the port type drop down?

 

[Ihategettinganotheraccount 0]

9 minutes ago, Luke said:

 

You're going to have to help me here. I don't know what drop down menu you are referring to.

[Luke 42077]

It’s the one right in your screenshot with the port forwarding settings.

[Ihategettinganotheraccount 0]

22 minutes ago, Luke said:

It’s the one right in your screenshot with the port forwarding settings.

Turns out that is the only option in the drop down menu.

[Luke 42077]

On 10/14/2025 at 3:36 PM, Ihategettinganotheraccount said:

Turns out that is the only option in the drop down menu.

OK, are you still having an issue with this? Did you figure anything out?

[Ihategettinganotheraccount 0]

55 minutes ago, Luke said:

OK, are you still having an issue with this? Did you figure anything out?

Still having the problem. Been trying to see if I can make this work by using zerotier. Haven't quite figured that out yet, at least on mobile. My laptop, not the server is out of commission temporarily due to hardware failure so can only test on android which I can't connect under any circumstances.