From 236baf66e6ef8fa0da2464eda13ec2a33710b1ea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: naturallaw777 <99053422+naturallaw777@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:26:27 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] docs: add router and ISP port forwarding requirements for
 Server + Desktop mode

Add clear guidance in the recommended hardware section explaining that
Server + Desktop mode requires router admin panel access with port
forwarding capability and ISP support for port forwarding. Framed as
empowering guidance rather than barriers to minimize onboarding friction.

Co-authored-by: arena-agent <297053741+arena-agent@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 README.md | 8 ++++++++
 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0c8af26..4b764c7 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -186,6 +186,14 @@ communications, identity, and services.
 | Network | Any broadband | Unmetered, ~200 Mbps down / 50 Mbps up | Same as Node |
 | Also needed | — | — | A domain for publicly accessible services |
 
+> **Before choosing Server + Desktop:** this mode makes services reachable from
+> the public internet, which means opening specific ports on your home network.
+> Before you start, confirm three things: you can log in to your router's admin
+> panel, the panel includes a port-forwarding section, and your internet
+> provider allows port forwarding. Most home routers and providers already
+> support this. If you are unsure, a quick search for your router model and
+> "port forwarding" will usually turn up a step-by-step guide.
+
 ---
 
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