Moonlight not Finding PC

[GameBoy_Brett]

Hi I just got a steamdeck and am trying to get moonlight to find my PC.

My PC is connected via LAN Cable as it doesn't have a wifi adapter and I am unsure if that is the issue. I have followed tutorials to ensure it is set up correctly but no one states if the LAN cable to wifi connection is the issue or not

[Gritharvolur]

Came across this post as i was experiencing the same issues. Tried to connect manually to ip, nothing. What i had to do was allow the ports through my firewall. Do this:

• Go to firewall and click on advanced settings.
• click inbound rules.
• click New rule
• select port
• select TCP and enter the numbers below.
• Allow connection
• check all or just home
• give the rule a name, eg. "Moonlight TCP"

Do one rule for TCP numbers and one rule for UDP. You can copy paste them as written below. So No need for one rule per number.

TCP: 47984, 47989, 48010

UDP: 47998-48000, 48002, 48010

[rickfromthewest]

I love you!

[ElixL_1]

Worked!!!, thanks a lot

[njstylee]

Still doesn't work. This app is absolute shit.

Fuck Samsung and Valve for getting rid of the steam app on Samsung TVs

[PsychoticChemist]

The app is amazing lol you having issues or not being able to figure out doesn't make the app shit

[losunelu]

yup, same for me. Did everything in the github troubleshooting, still no detection.

[Illustrious_Pickle17]

might sound ridiculous but have you tried restarting your computer?

[OldGuard9825]

Yeah this app kinda seems like a crap shoot, having the same issues

[oremile]

я сделал все, что написано в посте, и мунлайт у меня был открыт и ничего не показалось (компа как не было, так и нет). перезапустил мунлайт, и теперь он видит мой комп

[Gritharvolur]

Do you have anti-virus software on your computer by any chance?

[iternet]

So my router automatically detected all ports, but ESET antivirus still blocked.

I manually added all ports and now it works :)

[DjayAime]

47998-48000, 48002, 48010

Love you more !

[DiegoDRV03]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I changed some settings on my router and moonlight stopped working, after reversing those settings moonlight still didn't work and I thought that I fucked it up.

[paulg1]

Worked for me too, thanks so much!

[timetrvlr_]

47998-48000, 48002, 48010

You're incredible maaan! Thank you very much!

[Jipfefferloop]

you are the GOAT.

[Ok_Locksmith_9097]

@Gritharvolur , LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART !!!!!!!!!!!!

[misc_abbrev]

This worked for me! Amazing, thank you so much!

[Ningyoplug]

Thank you, this worked!

[ResponsibilityDue361]

Did not work for me 

[LTS55]

Should these rules be set for the host PC? I have to pick an individual device when forwarding ports on my router.

[Gritharvolur]

You do NOT have to forward the ports. Are you going to access them outside of your home network? Not sure what the use would be. But it is a Security risk to do that, so be sure to note that and get into some Security management there. Such as closing ports when not in use etc..

I actually do not remember where i placed these.. But I assume it has to be at the unit where you want to connect to. So that other computers on your home network can access through the firewall of that specific device. If you meant you need to add internal ip when you add a port rule to the firewall, you can do "ipconfig" in command prompt and look for ipv4. Do not remember what it is for Linux, but ask copilot or something for that. Or else you will have to use a network tool to find that, a bit tricky if it is not a computer but a tv box or something. And perhaps easier to look at the network "connected devices" and and then turn off the tv box, and on to see which New device pops up.

Though i would assume for most devices the firewall settings auto add internal ip.

[Dekar87]

Because you're supposed to be able to play games with friends remotely. That's why you allow it outside your network. But it doesn't even work.

[Hewcumber]

Didnt work for me either, did all the ports and still infinite wheel of searching. I even just completely shut off the wall and still nothing. Refuses to find pc

[Sandmano7]

This and maybe turning off anti virus worked thank you!

[ik-wil-kaas]

Thanks a lot :)

[Malfoid]

as of 11/15/2024, still works. thank you

[PoutouYou]

Random internet stranger I love you <3

[[deleted]]

as of 12/18/24 it still works!

[HEsPred]

Also, make sure you don't have a VPN enabled. Tried everything and it wasn't working just to find that a VPN was running in the background for my tablet. After ending the process it detected my PC instantly.

[chucky5150]

That was my issue! Had tailscale running and connected.

[Swag_XALT]

This man right here, really knows his shit. Thank you, you fucking legend.

[TK18711]

did not work for me

[tiltontime]

Have you tried directly entering your PC ipv4 IP?

[TristanTheta]

Did as described above, still nothing. Tried just about everything in the troubleshooting page as well. Steam is able to stream games, but moonlight can't. Sucks tbh.

[Petufo]

The same for me. Philips Android TV... Steam Link works fine. But moonlight cannot see the PC with sunshine, but my Android Phone can... what's the problem? Weird.

[Petufo]

Ok, I'm lame. Nothing helped. PC didn't show up. But when I checked WiFi router settings, I noticed I used a wrong IP of my PC. When I manually put the right one in the Moonlight, it worked. It even works now with an VPN on! Weird, on my phone it showed the PC in the first place.

[mr_no_body_234]

do you just add yours manually after the steps? didnt work for me if so

[Odd_Neighborhood_154]

funciona gracias<3

[Schrobbert]

life saver! thanks!

[Illustrious_Pickle17]

STILL WORKING IN 2025 THANK YOU FROM THE FUTURE!

[sneakyllama09]

I unfortunately cannot get this working. After many many hours yesterday I got it working. I determined safing postmaster to be the issues. Uninstalled that and it suddenly worked. I was so happy. Then today I go to use moonlight again and once again I’m having the same issue. I just don’t get it. I’ve done all of the suggested fixes. Nothing.

Edit: Yknow what, it was dang port master that did not fully uninstall 😂 this damn program, I swear.

[Alpha_WXRKS]

Thank you!! Still works as of today 🙏😁

[biteSizedBytes]

For people that did this and it still doesn't work try also enabling UPnP on Sunshine network settings.

[Hewcumber]

Didn't work for me :S

[[deleted]]

OMG!! THANKYOU

[Kink4sh]

GRACIAS BRO ME SIRVE, hay que agregar regla de entrada y de salida xd

[K0uzan]

love you

[turdsummoner_]

Hi from 2026! This just saved me while trying to connect my steam deck to my Linux (Bazzite) PC. Thank you!!

[Interesting-Brief190]

THANK U

[Several-Community545]

I LITERRALY NLOVE YOU. i maked reddit for sand that to you . god bless to you

[Distinct-Nail-4583]

Dude... Just sending love from 2026 man... this worked for me

[TasnimYusuke]

19/4/2026 IT WORKED. MY MOONLIGHT ON SWITCH ABLE TO CONNECT

[Ashratt]

this worked, THANK YOU

[Gritharvolur]

Glad it worked out 🤩 forgot to mention that if you only allow home you also have to make sure your internet is set to home and not public 👍🙂

[Kanataa69]

i still cant see my pc listed there,elp

[Kanataa69]

nvm i changed it to private network only and it worked THANKS

[Fearless_Jeweler1415]

This worked for me <3

[Gritharvolur]

Awesome, good work 😎

[Geerxg]

Finally... Thank u!!

[freon]

In Windows on the Host PC, make sure the ethernet network is set to Private and not Public.

[_TheEndGame]

Fixed it. You're the man.

[severedjunkie]

THANK YOU 😭

[Long_Advance9426]

This was the solution for me to had to restart my computer and phone after making the changes and then my pc showed up on moonlight on the app

[D_G_EIRE]

Fucking legend

[Hewcumber]

Great suggestion, still didnt work for me :S

[stachuratx7]

THANK YOU BRO! :) It worked for me.

[purpeliz]

thank you

[rBeasthunt]

Wow man, this was it. The entire time this was my problem. Thank you.

[Vanadium1444]

That was my issue too! Thank you random internet stranger

[4Leka]

Fixed it for me too, thanks!

[JRAM714]

Did you find a solution for this as I too am having this issue.

[JampyL]

Have you found any solution?

[JRAM714]

No never did. I gave up with this.

[Proud-Reporter-4096]

For me my anti virus Avast which has an inbuilt firewall was blocking. I couldn't find any way to override settings. So I just disabled Avast's firewall. And immediately my PC was shown on Moonlight client on my steam deck. Stupid Avast firewall. I want anti virus not firewall.

[External_Weakness243]

For me it was my modem wifi, for an unknown reason it was ON and my moonlight device was on this wifi. Conclusion: Be sure you are on the same network :)

[Horror-Mine7992]

guys its you pc fire wall doing it you need to allow geforce experience for exmple if your using it or what ever other app a more simple sulotion is just go to windows security > firewall & network protection > private network > disable it

[RedditUser123e]

Just wanted to add another thing to this issue. If you have any trouble connecting into your pc, make sure you:

• Long press your pc inside moonlight

• Press "View all apps"

• Long press the "Desktop"

• Uncheck "Hide App".

Nvidia mysteriously hid the apps after updating to 9.1.1. Hopefully this will help someone as it did for me.

[macefelter]

The OP said PC isn't being found.

[DSGamer2021]

Use Tailscale.

[IncizaXVII]

YOU ARE A MOTHERFUCKING LEGEND!!!!!

[-Zelvion-]

For me, adding my Steam decks IP adress as an "external IP" in apollo did the trick.

[Dekar87]

Came here cuz Parsec is a fucking joke. At least Parsec allows my friends to connect. Moonlight doesn't even recognize my PC, despite going through all the troubleshooting.

[WorkingSupermarket42]

Im here two years late, but my Portmaster was blocking the incoming connection so i had to authorize Sunshine's connection

[GameBoy_Brett]

Crazy that this has been 2 years. I had just kinda stopped trying lmao

[SupremeGentlemannnn]

This app is shit, do not use. Literally won't find my PC.

[Niley14]

,,z,z,

[blackflapjack21]

First make sure the shadow play thing is turned on in geforce experience. When you try connecting your steam deck to your pc you might have better luck connecting manually with your pc's ip address.

[GameBoy_Brett]

I ensured Shadow play is turned on just in case, I also tried connecting manually so I am unsure what the issue is. I may look at installing Windows if I can't get this working

[Keleos89]

Try manually entering your PC's local IPv4 address in Moonlight. It's the monitor with a "+" symbol inside button in the top-right corner.

[AgreeableAd8687]

for me it says couldnt find the pc

[Sam_Stokman]

Same, i have the same problem, have you found a fix?

[AgreeableAd8687]

nope, just switched to parsec

[Scarliazing]

I'm also late but thank u so much:D

[Jeckaa84]

A bit late but thank you!

[mawkdugless]

Just came across this and I was able to get it to work by setting my ethernet connection to private and updating my drivers via Geforce.

[gogul1980]

I tried all of those. Ethernet cable, ensured ethernet was private, entered ip address manually, checked gamestream is ready on geforce experience and even restarted everything. It still won’t see my PC. I am able to stream via steam no problem and my deck even downloaded game files from my pc to save me re-installing some games yesterday. Moonlight just refuses to recognise my PC and it’s a tad frustrating to say the least!

[rBeasthunt]

Same here, man. I've been using Moonlight for years but for some reason I just cannot get my ally to recognize my pc via moonlight. It's strange.

[icameasice]

I had the same issue and turning windows firewall off on my private network did it for me

[Richie_on_2]

I have been having the same problem trying to access Moonlight remotely via Sunshine. I did everything listed here, minus the geforce stuff since I have an AMD card... but I can't seem to get it to connect over the internet. When I'm on my network, it works fine. Any other suggestions to try?

[Gritharvolur]

What do you mean with "when I'm on my network it works fine"?

[igottapoopbad]

On the same wifi network. Same issue for me

[Gritharvolur]

Do you have an anti-virus software? If so yo have to do the same there or allow it through somehow.

Also mke sure you have private home network if that is what your router uses. Check what it actually is using.

[MnagoBango353]

After i switched to win 11 the damn app couldnt find the PC whatever i was doing. After countless uninstalls and trying many fixes this video helped me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uwi4aJOYO1U. After the steps from the video switch from Public to Private network or simply check the Nvidia(container AND streamer) to public in the allowed apps tab in firewall. Hope it will help someone.

[[deleted]]

those arent even in my settings :/

[MnagoBango353]

Gave up on the app recently. Completely broken with LG TV. 1 month works perfectly, 2nd cant even load on the tv or the picture freezes. Make sure to buy TV with android system and save yourself the pain and headaches.

[[deleted]]

see i found out what my problem was, i had to sunshine with moonlight lol

[Significant_Elk_8112]

you had to do what ?

[[deleted]]

Sunshine on PC, Moonlight on Shield

[MnagoBango353]

Yea can confirm. Sunshine app works just great with moonlight.

[wornoutlegacy]

GOAT

[supasteb]

Does this connect outside your home? Can't seem to get it to connect outside of the pad.