When I use my local host address (127.0.0.1) I can host and connect to myself just fine. If I try using an external IP so I can host and have my friend connect I’m running into issues. I am using forwarded ports.
Try enabling Nat Hole Punching (I think that’s what it’s supposed to do, helps get around people with conflicting ports), or port forward the computer who is running the server.
Just tried that but still not having any luck. I also tried checking to see if the port was open after running one instance and clicking “host server” and the port isn’t showing as being open. I know that I have this port forwarded because I use it frequently when hosting other games.
Update: seems to be working. I think the connection was just taking longer than I’d anticipated.