Server not working

So I can get on my server using localhost, but when my friends try to log on to it using my external IP, it says connection failed. Any help?

 

Have you portforwarded?

 

Yes, I have port forwarded, though I'm not too sure it was done correctly, but before it was saying in the run.bat log thing for my server that the port wasn't available or something like that, then I went into my router page and did some stuff and everything was running as normal, except friends couldn't join.

 

port forwarding is crucial. if you want to bypass portforwarding and host it without issues you'd still need acess to your wifi config. just put your private ip in the dmz or forward the port to 25565

 

Can I get a look at your 'server.properties' file? Make sure there is no ip entered in the 'ip address' section.

 

#Minecraft server properties
#Sat Jun 28 18:57:37 CDT 2014
spawn-protection=16
generator-settings=
force-gamemode=false
allow-nether=true
gamemode=0
enable-query=false
player-idle-timeout=0
difficulty=1
spawn-monsters=true
op-permission-level=4
announce-player-achievements=true
pvp=true
snooper-enabled=true
level-type=DEFAULT
hardcore=false
enable-command-block=false
max-players=20
rcon.port=25576
server-port=25565
debug=false
texture-pack=
server-ip=
spawn-npcs=true
allow-flight=false
level-name=world
view-distance=10
resource-pack=
spawn-animals=true
white-list=false
rcon.password=
generate-structures=true
online-mode=true
max-build-height=256
level-seed=
motd=A Minecraft Server
enable-rcon=true
This is it!
GamerAuthority

I'm a noob when it comes to networks and things of the such, so I see nothing about dmz on my router config... xD
Raw180

EDIT by Moderator: merged posts, please use the edit button instead of double posting.

 

go to virtual servers then

 

Yep. Most likely, its because the port was not forwarded correctly. It's really a lot easier if you use this tool that port forwards for you. (It costs money now but there should be a workaround such as the other alternatives which are free).

If it's a server just for you and your friends or basically a server that isn't public, you should use Hamachi instead which would be saving you a lot of time and stress.

 

What kind of router (brand)? I would love to help you out SneakadyBug .

 

I have AT&T NVG 510, I've researched how to port forward on my router, and it tells me to go to the NAT/Gaming section, and I've done everything possible there but nothing seems to work. Egolfius

 

SneakadyBug Are you running any software that has a firewall? It may be blocking the connection.