How to Port Forward Pi-Network and Node

Cybersecurity by Salman Mir on March 1, 2025 add comment 2087 Views 7 min read

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In 2025, Pi cryptocurrency has risen to $0.559, with Pi-Networking allowing users to mine cryptocurrency from their mobile phones. Pi Node further helps these contributors to support the network’s infrastructure. To enable this, a setup called Port Forwarding is required that allows your node (device) to connect with other nodes online.

In this guide, we will explain everything you need to know about port forwarding on Pi-Network and Node.

What is Port Forwarding?

In simple words, Port Forwarding is a networking technique that enables users to access the services on a private network. The secret is that it opens specific ports on your router and redirects internet traffic to a specific device, which in this case is called a Pi Node.

Since most routers operate on NAT, which is built-in to block all incoming connections from outside. Port Forwarding simply allows those incoming connections by opening a certain gateway.

Is Port Forwarding Necessary for Pi Node?

Pi Node works similarly to other blockchain networks, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. They validate the transactions, keep the blockchain, and communicate with other nodes.

Unless you have accepted the incoming connections, you cannot contribute to the Pi Network effectively. Port Forwarding becomes essential in this as it allows you to connect to the other nodes on the Pi Network.

What Do You Need to Port Forward Pi-Network and Node?

Before doing this, you must have the following things:

Pi Node software is installed and running in your device
Uninterrupted internet connection
Static internal IP address
Router’s page admin access
Local IPv4 address of your device

Pi Network Port Forwarding – Easy Steps

This is the most precise step-by-step guide on how to Port Forward Pi-Network and Node:

1. Setting a Static IP Address

Open the Command Prompt in Windows and type’ ipconfig, note down your IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask,. and Default Gateway.
Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings.
Right-click on an active connection >Properties.
Go to Internet Protocol Version 4 > Properties.
Type these IP addresses (192.168.1.100), Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0), and Default Gateway (192.168.1.1).
Leave the DNS settings unchanged, Save and close.

2. Router’s Admin Panel

You can go there by typing the common addresses on your browser’s status bar, 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.254

Enter the user name and password, which is more likely to be admin/admin.

3. Find the Port Forwarding Section

Port forwarding section may vary by name from router to router. You can also find it by the following names:

NAT Settings
Virtual Servers
Applications & Gaming

Create a new rule for the Pi Node after finding it.

4. Port Forwarding Rule

Here is what you should put in the following ones:

Name: PiNode or any other
Internal IP Address: Static IP like 192.168.1.100
Protocol: TCP
External Port: 31400
Internal Port: 31400
Status/Enable: Yes

Now click Save/Apply.

5. Allow Port in the Firewall

If your system’s Firewall tends to block incoming connections, you need to allow it. You can do this by following these steps:

Control Panel > Windows Defender Firewall
Go to Advanced Settings
Inbound Rules > New Rule
Choose Port and then Next
Select TCP, 31400 should be the port type.
Select Allow the Connection
Apply to Domain, Private, and Public
Rename it to PiNode Inbound
Click Finish

6. Test Port Forwarding

You can visit some online tools to verify if your port forwarding is working. You can go to https://portchecker.co/ and enter port 31400 to check if you have correctly configured the port forwarding.

How to Troubleshoot Port Forwarding Problems

If your port is still closed, you can do the following things:

If the firewall has blocked the ports, disable the antivirus software or firewall for a while and test again.
You could check if you have entered the right device IP address in the router settings.
Ensure the Pi-Network app is running and using the 31400 port.
If your ISP has blocked the port, which they do, you can use a VPN with a port forwarding option, i.e, Ivacy VPN.

Do VPNs Work with Port Forwarding?

Running Pi Node via VPN is easier than getting blocked by your ISP (Internet Service Provider), but not every VPN gives a Port Forwarding feature.

Ideally, a VPN with a Port Forwarding option will also allow you to configure it manually rather than from the app. While many users recommend using a direct connection for Node, using a VPN like Ivacy VPN has its own perks, like an encrypted connection that is difficult to intercept.

How to Run a Stable Pi Node – Tips and Tricks

If you a stable Pi Node running in your device, opt for an Ethernet connection over Wi-Fi.
Keeping the Node online as much as possible without interruptions
Stable Static IP address will keep the connection from breaking
Do not perform heavy tasks in the background
Check the logs for connection errors and other technical issues

Conclusion – Pi Node Port Forwarding Has Just Got Easier!

In order to run a Pi Node with full functionalities, Port Forwarding is very important. It might seem technical to you at first, but if you know the basic steps, it’s a one-time configuration that pays off in the long run by allowing you to contribute to the Pi Network’s decentralized platform.

Channeling and configuring your node properly will also improve your reputation in the Pi ecosystem and help the community to maintain its infrastructure. Pairing Pi Network and Pi Nodes with a VPN is recommended so you can run it across multiple devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to port forward for Pi Network mobile app?

Port forwarding is typically required to run Pi Network on a computer, and you can simply use their mobile app for mining purposes. So, no! You do not need to port forward for the Pi Network mobile app.

What port does Pi Node use?

Pi Node uses TCP port 31400 for node communication.

Is Port Forwarding Safe?

Port Forwarding if done wrong, will open breaches for cyberattacks. Therefore, port forwarding through VPN tunnel is known to hide your connection from cybercriminals.

Does the Pi Node work with IPv6?

You will have to work with IPv6 to run the Pi Node for IPv6 are not supported yet.