Play Quake 3 Arena safely with Meshnet

To quickly set up a private Quake 3 Arena server, simply launch the game, click “Multiplayer,” and select “Create.” You will be able to select the basic settings for your server in the following screen — you don’t need to download any separate configuration files.

For multiplayer, Quake 3 Arena uses the following ports:

TCP: 27015, 27036, 27960-27969

UDP: 27015, 27031-27036, 27960-27969

No — for Quake 3 Arena multiplayer, NordVPN’s Meshnet function is both simpler and safer than port forwarding. Keep in mind that port forwarding without careful consideration can expose your device to hackers and other online threats — you should not attempt it unless you know exactly what you’re doing. Meshnet will not expose you to this kind of danger.

No, you should not use a free VPN for Quake 3 Arena or any other game. Because VPN server maintenance and development are costly, free VPNs are forced to either cut corners or recoup their costs in some other way — in some cases, they even resort to selling user data to third parties.

The best VPNs for Quake 3 Arena let you enjoy the game with improved privacy and security. Paid secure VPNs may also come with features that are especially useful for gaming — for example, NordVPN’s Meshnet feature lets you safely play Quake 3 directly with your friends over LAN.

You will not be banned from Quake 3 servers for playing with a VPN — provided you’re not using a VPN to circumvent an earlier ban. You will also not be banned for hosting private game servers over Meshnet. Playing over Meshnet is just like gaming on a local area network — a function already supported by Quake 3.

NordVPN should not be used to bypass sanctions under an existing Terms of Service agreement, including circumventing a Quake 3 IP ban by changing your virtual location. If you are banned from a particular Quake 3 community, you may appeal to its moderators or choose to play on a different server.

Using Meshnet, you can even set up your own dedicated server for Quake 3 Arena to play with friends and family.