# How To Connect to Your Arma 3 Server (/docs/arma-3/connect-to-your-server)



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There are several ways to connect to your Arma 3 server. You can use the in-game server browser, the Arma 3 Launcher, or connect directly via IP.

Connecting via the Arma 3 Launcher [#connecting-via-the-arma-3-launcher]

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    Get Your Server IP [#1-get-your-server-ip]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your Arma 3 server. Your server IP and port are displayed on the **Dashboard**.
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    Open the Arma 3 Launcher [#2-open-the-arma-3-launcher]

    Launch Arma 3 through Steam. The Arma 3 Launcher will open automatically.
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    Go to the Servers Tab [#3-go-to-the-servers-tab]

    Click the **Servers** tab at the top of the launcher.
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    Add Your Server via Direct Connect [#4-add-your-server-via-direct-connect]

    Click **Direct Connect** in the bottom-right corner. Enter your server IP and port (e.g., `123.456.789.0:2302`), then click **Join**.

    > 💡 **Tip:** You can also find your server in the **Internet** tab by searching for your server name. Click **Add to Favorites** to save it for quick access later.
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Connecting via the In-Game Server Browser [#connecting-via-the-in-game-server-browser]

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    Launch Arma 3 [#1-launch-arma-3]

    Start Arma 3 and from the main menu, go to **Multiplayer**.
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    Find Your Server [#2-find-your-server]

    Use the server browser to search for your server by name, or click **Direct Connect** and enter your IP and port.
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    Join the Server [#3-join-the-server]

    Select your server and click **Join**. If a password is set, you will be prompted to enter it.
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Connecting via Steam Server Browser [#connecting-via-steam-server-browser]

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    Open Steam Server Browser [#1-open-steam-server-browser]

    In Steam, go to **View** > **Game Servers**. Click the **Favorites** tab, then click **Add a Server**.
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    Enter Your Server IP [#2-enter-your-server-ip]

    Enter your server's IP and port, then click **Add this address to favorites**.
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    Connect [#3-connect]

    Select your server from the favorites list and click **Connect**.

    > 📝 **Note:** Make sure you have the same mods loaded as the server. If mods are mismatched, you will not be able to connect. The Arma 3 Launcher will typically prompt you to load the required mods automatically.
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