How to Join Your Abiotic Factor Server
How to connect to your Abiotic Factor dedicated server via direct IP or the server browser.
Direct Connect (Recommended for PC)
- Launch Abiotic Factor
- Click Enter The Facility → Join A Server
- Click Direct Connect
- Enter your server IP and port (e.g.,
192.168.1.1:7777) - Enter the password if required
Find your IP and port on the XGamingServer Panel Dashboard page.
Server Browser (PC)
- Click Enter The Facility → Join A Server
- Search by your server name
- Select and join
📝 Note: The Abiotic Factor server browser is known to be slow — it can take 5+ minutes to populate. Direct connect is faster and more reliable.
Console Players
Xbox and PS5 players can only join via the in-game server browser — there is no direct IP option.
- Launch Abiotic Factor
- Go to Enter The Facility → Join A Server
- Search for your server by exact name
- Select and join
Make sure crossplay is not restricted by -PlatformLimited in startup params. See Crossplay.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Server not in browser | New servers take 2–5 minutes to appear. Use direct connect. |
| Version mismatch | Both client and server must be on the same version — update your server |
| Can't connect | Check IP and port. Verify ports 7777 + 27015 (UDP) are open. |
| Console players can't find it | They must search by exact server name. Check -PlatformLimited isn't set. |
Ports
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 7777 | UDP | Game traffic |
| 27015 | UDP | Steam server browser |
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