Question about OptOnline

Ok, i wanted to host my own web server/site w/e u wanna call it and i tryed using KFWS. but it seems to be my ISP is blocking Port 80. SO does anyone no for sure if OptiumOnline is blocking Port 80? if so is thier anything i can do so they can unblock it for me only or something?. Im also kinda new to the prgramming stuff and webmaking ect... o ya Also new to the forums :)

So if anyone has any idea i would apperacite it

Thanks

Bravo568

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OptOnline prohibits running any type of servers on their network. And yes, they block port 80. And no, there is no way that you can unblock it. Some people run web servers on alternate ports as an option - but OptOnline can still catch you and ask you to shut it down.

- Dani, an OOL user of about 7 years

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