server connection problem

[nefas25]

i just downloaded the VC server and followed the setup i downloaded the VC client and joined my server but when my friend trys to join says timed out i have my server open i opened my port for it what could be causing them not to be able to join all the information is correct on there connect set up. please help

[ChrisW]

Try this:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=628

And this:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=634

If that doesn't help, I need more details, such as your local IP address, which ports you forwarded and where, what protocol did you forward, etc. All additional details make a big difference.