# Configure public web server

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-public-web-server/72663>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** ignition81\
**Created:** [April 19, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-public-web-server/72663 "2023-04-19T18:40:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Diego\_Aaron\_Gonzalez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@Diego\_Aaron\_Gonzalez](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Diego_Aaron_Gonzalez)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-public-web-server/72663/1 "2023-04-19T18:40:59Z")

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Hi there!

I'm trying to connect ignition and Alexa as this resource mentions, but because of my lack of IT knowledge I haven't been able to do it

> **[Ignition Exchange](https://www.inductiveautomation.com/exchange/2042/overview)**
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> Discover, share, and download community made Ignition resources in collaboration with your organization or the Ignition community.

I already imported the project and created the Alexa skill, but I get this error when I try to run it on Alexa

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/original/3X/5/f/5ff0d6e8e12c0a5579a7581fd429379591761aff.jpeg)

what I don't understand it's how to make my ignition server public🤔, my gateway is installed on my pc only for testing purposes.

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**Author:** ![Austin\_Dollar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/austin_dollar/32/37052_2.png) [@Austin\_Dollar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Austin_Dollar)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/configure-public-web-server/72663/2 "2023-05-03T18:25:23Z")

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Hi @Diego_Aaron_Gonzalez,

Setting up a public IP address varies dependent upon your Internet Service Provider and router, and it may be best to get in touch with them about the best option for you. However, generally for home internet, port forwarding is common to expose a host via the router's IP address. There is an older forum post that touches on this, that I'll include here:

> [@Connect to the ignition server remotely](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/connect-to-the-ignition-server-remotely/15298/4):
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> Thanks for the replies. I have now change my port forwarding setup: [image] When I type in “[https://public](https://public) IP:8043” I get en error message about the site can’t be reached… Any suggestions?

I was also able to find this general guide on setting up port forwarding on a router:

> **[How to Port Forward - General Guide to Multiple Router Brands - Support |...](https://www.noip.com/support/knowledgebase/general-port-forwarding-guide)**
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> This guide is a port forwarding how to for the very beginner. Follow the steps outlined to find your default gateway for general port forwarding.

Hopefully this helps!