# How to Connect to Your Factorio Server (/docs/factorio/join-server)



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

Server Browser [#server-browser]

If `visibility.public` is true with valid credentials, the server appears in the in-game public browser. Search by name and click **Join**.

Direct Connect [#direct-connect]

1. Launch Factorio → **Multiplayer** → **Connect to address**
2. Enter `IP:34197` (port optional if using default)
3. Enter password if required

LAN [#lan]

If `visibility.lan` is true, the server auto-appears on the local network.

Ports [#ports]

| Port  | Protocol | Purpose      |
| ----- | -------- | ------------ |
| 34197 | UDP      | Game traffic |

Troubleshooting [#troubleshooting]

| Issue            | Fix                                                                        |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Not in browser   | Check `visibility.public`, `username`, and `token` in server-settings.json |
| Version mismatch | Server and client must be exact same version                               |
| Mod mismatch     | Use "Sync mods with server" in the browser                                 |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

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