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Couldn`t allocate dedicated UDP port Error message when starting server

Things you need to know how to do: You must know the difference between internal and external IP address

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First off, goto http://forums.srcds.com/viewtopic/7124

Still doesn't work? Or, already did that?

If you have the -ip or +ip command in there, get rid of it. However some people need it for RCON to work. What you probably did was use your external IP address so -ip (External IP), when really it has to be -ip (Internal IP). It's just easier to get rid of that command, but if you need it, use your internal IP.

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Post in the forums.

05-08-2008 10:16 AM
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RE: Couldn`t allocate dedicated UDP port Error message when starting server

What this error means is that the server can not find a connection to the needed UDP ports. This error is normally cause because of an incorrect -ip command. When the -ip command does it make the server use a connect with that IP address to host the server. If you list an IP that the computer does not have, it will cause a UDP error since it cannot use the ports on a connect it does not have.

In most cases a -ip command is not needed since it is meant for server with multiple IP addresses. If you feel inclined to use a -ip command, use the IP address that your computer has (aka Local IP). In windows this can be found with the command ipconfig at a command prompt.


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05-08-2008 01:26 PM
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