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+## Prerequisites
+
+Before starting, ensure you have:
+- An Unraid server
+- A VPS (preferably in Dallas for optimal routing)
+- Tailscale installed on both Unraid and VPS
+- Root/sudo access on both machines
+- Basic command line knowledge
+
+## Part 1: Initial Setup
+
+### On Both Machines
+
+1. First, install Tailscale if you haven't already:
+   - On Unraid: Install from Community Applications
+   - On VPS: Follow installation guide at [Tailscale's website](https://tailscale.com/download)
+
+2. Log into Tailscale on both machines:
+   ```bash
+   tailscale up
+   ```
+
+3. Note down the Tailscale IPs:
+   ```bash
+   tailscale ip -4
+   ```
+   Save both IPs - you'll need them later.
+
+## Part 2: Unraid Configuration
+
+### Step 1: Create the Configuration Script
+
+1. SSH into your Unraid server or use the terminal from the web interface.
+
+2. Create a new directory for our scripts:
+   ```bash
+   mkdir -p /boot/custom/scripts
+   cd /boot/custom/scripts
+   ```
+
+3. Create the configuration script:
+   ```bash
+   nano unraid-config.sh
+   ```
+
+4. Copy the Unraid script from above into this file.
+
+### Step 2: Configure the Script
+
+1. Modify these variables in the script:
+   ```bash
+   VPS_IP="your.vps.ip.address"
+   GAME_SUBNET="172.16.0.0/24"  # Adjust if your subnet is different
+   ```
+
+2. Make the script executable:
+   ```bash
+   chmod +x unraid-config.sh
+   ```
+
+### Step 3: Run the Configuration
+
+1. Execute the script:
+   ```bash
+   ./unraid-config.sh
+   ```
+
+2. Watch for any error messages in green or red text.
+
+### Step 4: Make Configuration Persistent
+
+1. Create a startup script:
+   ```bash
+   nano /boot/config/go
+   ```
+
+2. Add this line:
+   ```bash
+   /boot/custom/scripts/unraid-config.sh
+   ```
+
+3. Make it executable:
+   ```bash
+   chmod +x /boot/config/go
+   ```
+
+## Part 3: VPS Configuration
+
+### Step 1: Initial VPS Setup
+
+1. SSH into your VPS:
+   ```bash
+   ssh username@your.vps.ip
+   ```
+
+2. Create a directory for the script:
+   ```bash
+   mkdir ~/scripts
+   cd ~/scripts
+   ```
+
+### Step 2: Create the Configuration Script
+
+1. Create the script file:
+   ```bash
+   nano vps-config.sh
+   ```
+
+2. Copy the VPS script from above into this file.
+
+### Step 3: Configure the Script
+
+1. Modify these variables:
+   ```bash
+   UNRAID_TAILSCALE_IP="your.unraid.tailscale.ip"
+   WAN_INTERFACE="eth0"  # Change if your interface is different
+   ```
+
+2. Make the script executable:
+   ```bash
+   chmod +x vps-config.sh
+   ```
+
+### Step 4: Run the Configuration
+
+1. Execute the script:
+   ```bash
+   sudo ./vps-config.sh
+   ```
+
+2. Check for any error messages.
+
+## Part 4: Verification and Testing
+
+### Step 1: Check Connectivity
+
+1. From your Unraid server, ping the VPS through Tailscale:
+   ```bash
+   ping your.vps.tailscale.ip
+   ```
+
+2. From the VPS, ping your Unraid server:
+   ```bash
+   ping your.unraid.tailscale.ip
+   ```
+
+### Step 2: Test Game Server Ports
+
+1. Check if the ports are open:
+   ```bash
+   # On VPS
+   sudo netstat -tulpn | grep LISTEN
+   ```
+
+2. Test UDP ports (8766, 8767, 16261, 19132):
+   ```bash
+   # From another machine
+   nc -uvz your.vps.ip 8766
+   ```
+
+3. Test TCP port ranges (16262, 27015-27050, 25500-25600):
+   ```bash
+   nc -vz your.vps.ip 27015
+   ```
+
+## Common Issues and Troubleshooting
+
+### Issue 1: Ports Not Forwarding
+- Check iptables rules:
+  ```bash
+  sudo iptables -L -n -v
+  sudo iptables -t nat -L -n -v
+  ```
+- Verify IP forwarding is enabled:
+  ```bash
+  cat /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward
+  ```
+
+### Issue 2: Tailscale Connectivity
+- Check Tailscale status:
+  ```bash
+  tailscale status
+  ```
+- Verify routes:
+  ```bash
+  ip route show
+  ```
+
+### Issue 3: Game Server Can't Connect
+- Check server logs
+- Verify firewall rules
+- Ensure correct IP forwarding
+- Check Tailscale ACLs
+
+## Maintenance
+
+### Regular Checks
+1. Monitor system logs:
+   ```bash
+   journalctl -f
+   ```
+
+2. Check iptables rules periodically:
+   ```bash
+   sudo iptables-save > rules-backup.txt
+   ```
+
+3. Keep Tailscale updated on both machines.
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+1. Keep SSH ports secured and use key-based authentication
+2. Regularly update both Unraid and VPS systems
+3. Monitor traffic patterns for unusual activity
+4. Keep backups of your configuration files
+5. Use strong passwords for all services
+
+## Conclusion
+
+Your game server routing setup should now be complete and working. This configuration provides:
+- Secure routing through Tailscale
+- Proper traffic separation
+- Optimized game server connectivity
+- Persistent configuration across reboots
+
+Remember to test thoroughly before deploying game servers, and always keep backups of your configurations.