How To Connect To Your Eco Server
Join your Eco dedicated server using the in-game server browser or direct connect.
Once your Eco server is running, you can connect via the in-game server browser or direct connect. Newly started servers may take several minutes to appear while the world generates for the first time.
Find Your Server Address
Open the panel
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your Eco server.
Copy the IP and port
Click Network in the sidebar (or check the Dashboard). Your game address uses port 3000 (UDP) by default.
Connect to Your Server
Launch Eco
Open Eco from your Steam library and wait for the main menu to load.
Open Join Game
From the main menu, click Join Game.
Find your server
Your server should appear under the Online tab. Use the search bar to find it by name.
Join
Select your server and click Join. Enter the password if prompted.
Open Direct tab
From the main menu, click Join Game, then select the Direct tab.
Connect
Click Join. Enter the password if prompted.
Required Ports
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 3000 | UDP | Game traffic |
| 3001 | TCP | Web interface |
Can't Connect?
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Server not in browser | First start can take several minutes to generate the world. The server doesn't appear until generation is complete. Check Console for "Server started" |
| "Server full" | Check MaxConnections in Network.eco |
| Password prompt | Check Password in Network.eco via Files |
| Version mismatch | Update the server through Reinstall Server on the Dashboard |
Tip: Share your public IP with the game port (e.g.
123.45.67.89:3000) so friends can use direct connect.
Related Guides
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How To Configure Your Eco Server
Complete guide to editing Eco server settings — Network.eco, WorldGenerator.eco, Difficulty.eco, and Users.eco — through the XGamingServer panel.
How to Set Up DiscordLink on Your Eco Server
Install and configure the DiscordLink plugin for your Eco dedicated server — chat bridge, election notifications, and Discord bot commands.