# How to Connect to Your Enshrouded Server (/docs/enshrouded/join-server)



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

Direct IP (Recommended) [#direct-ip-recommended]

1. Launch Enshrouded → **Play** → **Join**
2. Press **\[T] Search By IPv4 / Domain**
3. Enter your server IP
4. Enter the **group password** (not server password) to join your role group
5. Click **Join**

Server Browser [#server-browser]

Your server appears in the public browser within 5–15 minutes of starting, if listed.

Steam Server Browser [#steam-server-browser]

1. In Steam → **View** → **Game Servers** → **Favorites**
2. Add `IP:15637` (query port)
3. Connect

Ports [#ports]

| Port  | Default | Protocol  |
| ----- | ------- | --------- |
| Game  | 15636   | UDP + TCP |
| Query | 15637   | UDP + TCP |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/enshrouded/server-config)
* [Roles & Admin](/docs/enshrouded/role-setup)