How to Check Your NAT Type Online

March 20, 2025

Your NAT (Network Address Translation) type is crucial for online gaming. It determines how easily your device can connect to other players and game servers. Here's how to check your NAT type and what it means.

What is NAT Type?

NAT type is a classification of how your router handles incoming and outgoing connections. There are three main types:

  1. Open NAT (Type 1)

    • Best for gaming
    • Allows all incoming connections
    • No restrictions on ports

  2. Moderate NAT (Type 2)

    • Good for most gaming
    • Some restrictions on incoming connections
    • May have occasional connection issues

  3. Strict NAT (Type 3)

    • Most restrictive
    • Limited incoming connections
    • May cause problems with online gaming

How to Check Your NAT Type

Using Our Online Tool

  1. Visit What's My NAT
  2. Click the "Check NAT Type" button
  3. Wait for the test to complete
  4. View your results

On Different Platforms

Xbox

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Select Network
  3. Check NAT Type under Current Network Status

PlayStation

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Select Network
  3. View Connection Status
  4. Check NAT Type

PC

  1. Open Command Prompt
  2. Type ipconfig
  3. Look for your default gateway
  4. Use our online tool for detailed NAT type information

Improving Your NAT Type

If you have a Strict or Moderate NAT type, you can try these solutions:

  1. Enable UPnP on your router
  2. Set up port forwarding
  3. Use a DMZ host
  4. Contact your ISP for a public IP

Conclusion

Checking your NAT type is the first step to improving your online gaming experience. Use our free online tool to check your NAT type and get personalized recommendations for improvement.

Remember: A better NAT type means better gaming performance and fewer connection issues.