This sets the local port, for use in peer-to-peer hole punching.

It takes one parameter: the port to use (1-65535).


The next Connect action will use this set local port. Whether it succeeds or fails to connect, the next connection attempt afterwards will revert to the default behavior of letting the OS pick a random local port.

The client should not be connected to a server when this action is run.


This is for firewall hole punching, an advanced concept for peer-to-peer gameplay. You will not need to use it in normal server-client arrangements.


Because Linux-based OSes require root privileges for using ports below 1024, it's recommended you pick a port larger than 1024.