Editing Host A Game Session (section)

== Step 4: Check Network Settings ==
1. Verify your connection type:
* If using a direct connection, ensure your external IP address is accessible.
* For NAT or firewalls, set up port forwarding on the required ports (refer to the game’s documentation for specific ports).
2. Optionally, check your router’s configuration or firewall settings to ensure no ports are being blocked that would prevent other players from joining.


3. ''Perform a Network Reset:''
* Reset your network settings by rebooting your router and modem. This can help resolve network-related issues and improve connectivity.
4. ''Flush DNS Cache:''
* To clear your DNS cache, open a command prompt and type the following command:
- ''Windows:'' `ipconfig /flushdns`
* After flushing the DNS, ''restart your computer'' to ensure the changes take effect. This can help resolve issues related to domain name resolution that may be affecting your connection to the game server.
5. ''Network Reset from Windows Settings:''
* Open ''Settings'' > ''Network & Internet'' > ''Status''.
* Scroll down and click on ''Network reset''.
* Click ''Reset now'' to reset your network adapters and settings. This can help resolve connection issues caused by misconfigured network settings.
6. If you encounter connection issues, consider contacting your internet service provider (ISP) for assistance with troubleshooting network connectivity or resolving any potential issues related to your connection.