NAT Types
Your console's connectivity to other players is primarily influenced by its NAT Type - where Open (1) is the most ideal, and Strict (3) being the least.
After searching for a match on your console, you can view your reported NAT type on the Web Dashboard.
To improve your connectivity and achieve an Open NAT, the easiest method is to port forward UDP port 3074 to your Xbox console. Instructions on how to this on your particular network equipment can be found online.
If you have multiple Xbox consoles on your network, consider enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) in your router settings to allow the consoles to automatically forward their own ports. All Xbox console generations support UPnP.
Due to IPv4 exhaustion, some ISPs may use Carrier Grade NAT (CGNAT) which can negatively impact peer to peer connectivity. If you are behind CGNAT, we recommend asking your ISP for a static IP (typically marketed for gaming benefits), though be aware this will likely incur an additional fee.
NAT Value
| NT Value | NAT Type |
|---|---|
| 0 | Test Failed |
| 1 | Open |
| 2 | Moderate |
| 3 | Strict |
Connectivity Matrix
This table illustrates which NAT types can successfully communicate with one another during multiplayer sessions.
|
Their NAT →
Your NAT ↓
|
Open | Moderate | Strict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Moderate | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Strict | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Above, you can see the NAT type displayed under NT, by performing a Connection Test, then pressing Y, and A. Here, the shown NAT type of 1 is the best outcome.
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