# Connecting to Your Freeroam Server (/docs/assetto-corsa-freeroam/connect)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

Freeroam servers are best joined through **Content Manager (CM)**, the community launcher most AssettoServer players use.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Make sure you have the map [#make-sure-you-have-the-map]

    You must have the **same map** installed locally that the server runs (e.g. Shutoko, LA Canyons). Install it via Content Manager or the map's own installer first.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Find your connection details [#find-your-connection-details]

    In the [panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), your server's IP and port are shown on the main console/network area. Freeroam uses the UDP/TCP game port plus the HTTP port for the lobby.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Direct connect in Content Manager [#direct-connect-in-content-manager]

    In Content Manager, go to **Online → (the … menu) → Add server / Direct connect**, enter your server's **IP and port**, and connect. If you set a server password, enter it when prompted.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Drive [#drive]

    Once connected you'll spawn into the map. If AI traffic is enabled, cars appear around you as you drive.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Callout type="info">
  Players who don't have the matching map installed will fail to join. Share the map's official download link with your community so everyone is on the same content.
</Callout>