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Life & fun · June 9, 2021

A tool to self host game servers with a free static IP

A tool to self host game servers with a free static IP launched on June 9, 2021 with 91 votes, #561 of 3,650 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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Playit.gg lets users host their own game servers without paying for static IP addresses. The service assigns a free static IP to each server, eliminating a typical hosting cost. It's designed for gamers and server operators who want to run multiplayer game servers from their own hardware or infrastructure. The tool handles the networking complexity of maintaining a consistent address for players to connect to.

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Host game servers from your own computer and let friends join from anywhere. No port forwarding required. Premium just $3/month . Playit is a global proxy that lets you host a server without port forwarding. Only you run the agent, your players just connect. Built-in support for popular multiplayer games, plus custom TCP/UDP for anything else. Everything you need to share your game server with the world. Share your game server instantly without touching your router settings or sharing your home IP. Servers across North America, Europe, and Asia ensure your players connect with minimal lag. Download, run, and share. Our wizard guides you through setup with just a few clicks. Low-latency…from playit.gg

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