How to Connect to Your 7 Days to Die Server
Join your 7 Days to Die dedicated server via the in-game server browser, direct IP, or Steam Favorites.
Search for your server
Use the filters to narrow by server name, region, EAC status, or password.
Click Start Search. Select your server from the list and click Connect.
Your server must have
ServerVisibilityset to2(public) to appear. See Server Visibility.
Open Connect to IP
From Join a Game, click Connect to IP... at the bottom.
Enter your server address
Enter your server's IP and port (found on the panel Dashboard).
Click Connect. Enter the password if prompted.
- In Steam, go to View → Game Servers → Favorites
- Click Add a Server and enter
IP:Port(e.g.,104.243.17.54:26900) - Select the server and click Connect
Connection Troubleshooting
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Server not in browser | Check ServerVisibility is set to 2. Wait 2–3 minutes after startup |
| "Version mismatch" | Game version must match the server — see Game Version |
| Can't connect via IP | Verify ports 26900–26902 (UDP) are open — see Ports |
| Kicked by EAC | Client and server EAC settings must match — see Disable EAC |
| Mods mismatch | Installed mods must match the server exactly |
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