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[SURESHOT22]

Simple question that i dont know the answer to.

Does putting your ps4 in the DMZ of your modem/router open all ports or do you still need to port forward stuff as well?

Thanks for the info anyone.

[SURESHOT22]

Anyone know the answer?

[Huldrych-ZX]

You still need to forward your ports. Even more, DMZing is something you should do after you forward your ports and that failed.

Source: My own experience and costumer support's advice.

[Handelo]

Essentially, yes. DMZ routes any incoming traffic to the DMZ IP, bypassing port restrictions, so you don't need to forward the ports as well.
Though whether you do one or the other, you should get the same effect. DMZ is just a lot less work.

[UbiNoty]

Hello! We typically recommend that you first to to forward your ports and then place your PS4 into the DMZ as a next step if port forwarding wasn't enough.
PS4 network connection testing and connectivity guide.

We also just released a post going more in depth about NAT and matchmaking - you might find it insightful and helpful as you improve your NAT type!

[SURESHOT22]

Thanks guys.

Ubinoty i posted to you in another thread bc i dont know how to pm you.

I have open nat and in the dmz but i still get kicked out of literally 99% of 4 vs 4 game types.

Trying to do whatever i can to try and help.