user26351: Here is my bitcoin.conf
server=1
rpcuser=root
rpcpassword=passwordhere
rpcconnect=75.74.28.1.2 (last 2 digits randomized for security).
rpcport=8332
rpcallowip=107.180.44.217

So whats the issue? When I run it via localhost it is able to connect. Externally it isn't. Ports are forwarded and are open.

user33833: Without indication if your bitcoin.conf belongs to the client or server, I leave you some guidance on what to check:

Make sure your server bitcoin.conf has the following line:
rpcallowip=your.client.ip.address

Both server and client bitcoin.conf should contain the same rpcuser and rpcpassword lines
rpcuser=foo
rpcpassword=bar

Make sure your client bitcoin.conf has the following line:
rpcconnect=your.server.ip.address



26351: <p>Here is my bitcoin.conf</p>

<pre><code>server=1
rpcuser=root
rpcpassword=passwordhere
rpcconnect=75.74.28.1.2 (last 2 digits randomized for security).
rpcport=8332
rpcallowip=107.180.44.217
</code></pre>

<p>So whats the issue? When I run it via localhost it is able to connect. Externally it isn't. Ports are forwarded and are open.</p>
 33833: <p>Without indication if your <code>bitcoin.conf</code> belongs to the client or server, I leave you some guidance on what to check:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Make sure your <b>server</b> <code>bitcoin.conf</code> has the following line:</p>
<p><code>rpcallowip=your.client.ip.address</code></p>
</li>
<li><p>Both <b>server and client</b> <code>bitcoin.conf</code> should contain the same <code>rpcuser</code> and <code>rpcpassword</code> lines</p>
<p><code>rpcuser=foo</code><br>
<code>rpcpassword=bar</code></p>
</li>
<li><p>Make sure your <B>client</b> <code>bitcoin.conf</code> has the following line:</p>
<p><code>rpcconnect=your.server.ip.address</code></p>
</li>
</ul>
