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Before you start

Prepare the following information:
  • Origin server IP address
  • Port number your application uses
  • Protocol (TCP or UDP)
  • Application type

Step 1. Open Edge Proxy page

Navigate to the Edge Proxy section in the Gcore Customer Portal.
  • If this is your first proxy, click Add Your First Protection
  • If you already have proxies, click Add Protection

Step 2. Configure proxy settings

Fill in the configuration form.
Edge Proxy configuration form

Proxy name

Enter a friendly name to identify your proxy. Example: Main game server.

Origin IP address

Enter your origin server IP.
  • Must be a valid IPv4 or IPv6 address

Port number

Enter the port your application listens on.
  • Range: 1–65535

Protocol

Select the protocol:
  • TCP
  • UDP

Application type

Select the application type from the dropdown. Examples include:
  • Minecraft
  • Counter-Strike
  • Left 4 Dead 2
  • San Andreas Multiplayer
  • Rust
  • Teamspeak
  • Battlefield 2
  • Unity

Step 3. Start protection

  • After filling in all required fields, click Start Protecting
  • The system processes the request (about 20 seconds)
  • A progress indicator appears during setup

Step 4. Get protected endpoint

After activation, you receive:
  • Protected IP address with port
  • Active status
  • Configuration summary
Copy the IP:PORT value.

Step 5. Update your service

Update your DNS or client configuration:
  • Use a CNAME record pointing to the protected endpoint
    or
  • Use the provided IP:PORT directly

Step 6. Verify protection

Check that:
  • Traffic flows through the protected IP
  • Your service is accessible
  • The proxy status is active in the list
If you encounter issues during setup or verification, refer to the Edge Proxy FAQs and troubleshooting guide.

Manage protected IPs

View proxies

The list shows:
  • Proxy name
  • Status (active)
  • Protected IP and port
  • Origin IP
  • Protocol
  • Application type
  • Creation date

Delete a proxy

Click Delete and confirm the action in the dialog.

Notes and limitations

  • You can create multiple translation rules under one protected IP
  • Each rule is defined by origin, port, protocol, and application type
  • Setup typically takes less than five minutes

Billing overview

Billing is based on the number of translation rules.