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Asked: 2026-05-11T06:33:45+00:00

I’m using Windows Vista, I have Apache installed already. Apache is working great, but

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I’m using Windows Vista, I have Apache installed already. Apache is working great, but I want to allow my website to be viewed publicly.

When I entered my ip address(the one hosting the website) on other computers, the page doesn’t show up. It just loads but don’t show up.

How can I edit my httpd to allow everyone to have access to my website?

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Yes, I forwarded it already. Here’s the screenie:

alt text http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/02/26/09/29/2470958_522x128.jpg

Is it correct way? Or do i need to change the port?

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  1. You will need to configure the server’s firewall to allow incoming connections, and your router to forward connections to the servers.

    Also be aware that many ISPs block incoming port 80 connections to avoid having their customers host their own sites (Check your ISP’s contract, you may be violating it by hosting a web server)

    It’s possible to set your router to use a different port and forward it as port 80 to your server if your ISP is blocking port 80. Check with your router’s user’s manual about forwarding ports. Some routers might not support changing the incoming port to a different one, in which case you would have to change the port Apache runs on as well.

    From your screen shot set the public port to something other than 80 (by convention use a port between 1024–49151), and leave the private port to 80.

    Also, make sure you’re using your public IP on other clients. Do not use the 192.168.. addresses, they’re meant only for private networks.

    Outside users should then be able to use the link http://[your public router IP]:[new port] to connect.

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