# Joining Your Duckside Server (/docs/duckside/connect-to-your-server)



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

This guide will help you connect to your Duckside server.

> 📝 **Note:** Duckside is in early access. Connection methods may change as the game is updated.

Connecting To Your Server [#connecting-to-your-server]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Copy Your Server IP [#copy-your-server-ip]

    Access the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your Duckside server. Copy the server IP address from the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open Duckside [#open-duckside]

    Launch Duckside on Steam and from the main menu, click **Play** then **Multiplayer**.
  </Step>

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

    Use the server browser to search for your server by name, or use the direct connect option and paste your server IP address.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Join the Server [#join-the-server]

    Select your server and click **Join**. If you have set a [password](/docs/duckside/set-a-password), you will be prompted to enter it.
  </Step>
</Steps>

If you get stuck at any time, you can reach out to us on [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com).