How to Connect to Your BeamMP Server
How to join your BeamMP server via the server browser or direct IP — including finding your server IP from the panel.
Finding Your Server IP & Port
Before connecting, you need your server's IP address and port:
Open the XGamingServer Panel
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your BeamMP server.
Find the connection address
On the Dashboard, look at the Connection Address field (e.g., 192.168.1.100:30814). Click the copy button next to it.
Connecting
Via Server Browser
Your server appears in the BeamMP multiplayer browser if Private = false in the config and your Auth Key is valid.
Launch BeamNG.drive with BeamMP
The BeamMP mod must be installed and active.
Open the Multiplayer menu
Click Multiplayer from the main menu.
Search and connect
Search for your server by name. Click on it, then click Connect. Enter the password if prompted.
Via Direct IP
Use this if your server is set to Private = true or isn't showing in the browser yet.
Open the Direct Connect tab
In the BeamMP multiplayer menu, click Direct Connect.
Enter your server address
Paste the IP and port from the panel (e.g., 203.0.113.5:30814).
Connect
Click Connect. Enter the password if required.
Same PC / Same LAN
| Scenario | Address to Use |
|---|---|
| Same PC as server | 127.0.0.1:30814 via Direct Connect |
| Same local network | Host's local IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100:30814) |
📝 Why "same PC" needs Direct Connect: Most home routers don't support NAT loopback — you can't connect to your own public IP from inside the network. Use
127.0.0.1instead.
Port
| Port | Default | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game | 30814 | TCP + UDP | Player connections |
Both TCP and UDP must be allowed. On XGamingServer, ports are assigned automatically — check the Network page in the sidebar if you need to verify.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Server not in browser | Private = true or invalid auth key | Set Private = false in config. Check Auth Key. |
| "Socket Error" on connect | Corrupted mod files (common after BeamNG updates) | Remove mods from Resources/Client/, test, re-add one at a time. See Troubleshooting. |
| Can't join own server via browser | NAT loopback not supported by router | Use Direct Connect with 127.0.0.1:30814 |
| "Connection Timed Out" | Port not forwarded or firewall blocking | Verify both TCP+UDP on port 30814. Check for CGNAT (WAN IP ≠ public IP). |
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