# How to Connect to Your Avorion Dedicated Server (/docs/avorion/join-server)



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Method 1: In-Game Server Browser [#method-1-in-game-server-browser]

1. Launch Avorion → **Multiplayer** → **Browse Servers**
2. Search by server name
3. Click **Join**

Your server must have `isListed = true` in `server.ini` to appear.

Method 2: Direct IP [#method-2-direct-ip]

1. Go to **Multiplayer** → **Join by IP**
2. Enter `IP:27000`
3. 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 [#method-3-steam-server-browser]

1. In Steam → **View** → **Game Servers** → **Favorites**
2. Click **+** and enter `IP:27003` (query port)
3. Click **Connect**

Method 4: Steam Friends [#method-4-steam-friends]

If Steam networking is enabled, friends can join via the Steam friends list → **Join Game**.

Ports [#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 [#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](/docs/avorion/update-guide) |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/avorion/server-config)