# How to Connect to Your Arma Reforger Server (/docs/arma-reforger/join-server)





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Find Your Server Address [#find-your-server-address]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open the panel [#open-the-panel]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your Arma Reforger server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Copy the IP and port [#copy-the-ip-and-port]

    Click **Network** in the sidebar (or check the **Dashboard**). The default game port is **2001 (UDP)**.

        <img alt="Network tab showing port allocations" src={__img0} placeholder="blur" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

Connect to Your Server [#connect-to-your-server]

<Tabs items={['Server Browser', 'Direct Connect']}>
  <Tab value="Server Browser">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Launch Arma Reforger [#launch-arma-reforger]

        Open the game from Steam, Xbox Game Pass, or PlayStation Store.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Open Multiplayer [#open-multiplayer]

        From the main menu, click **Multiplayer**, then select the **Community** tab.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Find your server [#find-your-server]

        Use the search bar to find your server by name. Filter by platform, scenario, or player count if needed.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Join [#join]

        Click your server, then click **Join**. Enter the server password if prompted.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    > Your server must have `visible: true` in the config to appear in the browser. See [Hide from Server List](/docs/arma-reforger/hide-from-server-list).
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Direct Connect">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Open Direct Join [#open-direct-join]

        Click **Multiplayer** → **Community** → **Direct Join**.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Enter your address [#enter-your-address]

        Type your server IP and game port:

        ```
        123.45.67.89:2001
        ```
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Connect [#connect]

        Click **Connect** and enter the password if prompted.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Default Ports [#default-ports]

| Port      | Protocol | Purpose                                |
| --------- | -------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **2001**  | UDP      | Game traffic (player connections)      |
| **17777** | UDP      | A2S Query (server browser listing)     |
| **2403**  | UDP      | RCON (remote administration, optional) |

Can't Connect? [#cant-connect]

| Problem                 | Fix                                                                                                      |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Server not in browser   | Check `visible: true` in config. Verify port 17777 (A2S) is open. Wait 2–3 minutes after startup         |
| "Version mismatch"      | Both client and server must be on the same version. See [Update Guide](/docs/arma-reforger/update-guide) |
| Can't direct connect    | Verify port 2001 (UDP) is reachable                                                                      |
| Xbox/PS5 can't join     | Enable [crossplay](/docs/arma-reforger/crossplay-setup) and add their platforms to `supportedPlatforms`  |
| BattlEye kick           | Update BattlEye, or verify game files on Steam                                                           |
| Mods downloading slowly | Mods auto-download from the Workshop on first connect — give it time                                     |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/arma-reforger/server-config)
* [Crossplay Setup](/docs/arma-reforger/crossplay-setup)
* [Set a Password](/docs/arma-reforger/server-password)
* [Hide from Server List](/docs/arma-reforger/hide-from-server-list)