


If you use version 5.0-8478 or newer, you can also host these games publicly with the "Netplay Server Browser". Hosting a session allows you to pick a game and host it for others to join.Under the tools menu, you can find the option to "Start Netplay Session". Rule of thumb is that most settings should be set to default and you are expected to follow specific settings where the instruction (made by host or matchmaking websites) has told you to set before playing online. It is missing important features like Wii Save Synchronization ( 5.0-8478), Automated Settings Synchronization ( 5.0-8502), Cheat Code Synchronization ( 5.0-9032), Synchronize All Wii Saves ( 5.0-9037) as well as protections for recovering saves if Netplay is to crash. Because Dolphin 5.0 is lacking so many Netplay features at this point, it cannot be recommended for use. Your Netplay Experience will greatly vary depending on what version you tend to use. Dolphin will not allow users to use mismatched versions for Netplay, to prevent desyncs. It can be isolated from your main Dolphin profile by using "portable.txt" or creating a special shortcut. Many users opt to use the latest beta versions from the official website.

Newer Dolphin versions are more likely to have fixes for Netplay.
