# How to Join Your American Truck Simulator Server (/docs/american-truck-simulator/join-server)



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Method 1: Session Browser [#method-1-session-browser]

1. Launch American Truck Simulator
2. Go to **Convoy** → **Browse Sessions**
3. Search for your server by name
4. Click **Join**
5. Enter the password if required

> 📝 **Note:** The server must have port forwarding configured for ports 27015 and 27016 (TCP+UDP) to appear in the browser.

Method 2: Direct Session ID [#method-2-direct-session-id]

Every server gets a session search ID shown in the console on startup. Players can search by this ID directly:

1. Go to **Convoy** → **Browse Sessions**
2. Enter the session ID in the search field
3. Join

> 💡 **Tip:** Create a [GSLT token](/docs/american-truck-simulator/gslt-token) so your session ID stays the same across restarts.

Version Mismatch [#version-mismatch]

The game client and server **must be on the same version**. If you can't connect after a game update, see [Version Mismatch & Downgrade](/docs/american-truck-simulator/version-mismatch).

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/american-truck-simulator/server-config)
* [GSLT Token](/docs/american-truck-simulator/gslt-token)
* [Version Mismatch](/docs/american-truck-simulator/version-mismatch)