How to Connect to Your Avorion Dedicated Server
How to join your Avorion server via the in-game browser, direct IP, or Steam.
Method 1: In-Game Server Browser
- Launch Avorion → Multiplayer → Browse Servers
- Search by server name
- Click Join
Your server must have isListed = true in server.ini to appear.
Method 2: Direct IP
- Go to Multiplayer → Join by IP
- Enter
IP:27000 - Click Add Server, then double-click to join
⚠️ Limitation: Direct IP only works if the server uses port 27000 (default). Custom ports require Steam networking.
Method 3: Steam Server Browser
- In Steam → View → Game Servers → Favorites
- Click + and enter
IP:27003(query port) - Click Connect
Method 4: Steam Friends
If Steam networking is enabled, friends can join via the Steam friends list → Join Game.
Ports
| Port | Default | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game | 27000 | UDP + TCP | Player connections |
| Query | 27003 | UDP | Server listing |
| Steam Query | 27020 | UDP | Steam browser |
| Steam | 27021 | UDP | Steam networking |
| RCON | 27015 | TCP | Remote console |
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Not in browser | Set isListed = true in server.ini |
| Can't direct connect | Must use port 27000; check firewall for all 4 ports |
| Version mismatch | Server and client must match — update your server |
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