# Connect to Your Server (/docs/getting-started/connect-to-server)



Finding Your Server Address [#finding-your-server-address]

1. Log into the [game panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com)
2. Select your server from the dashboard
3. Your server address is displayed at the top in the format `IP:Port` (e.g., `192.168.1.1:25565`)

Connecting In-Game [#connecting-in-game]

The exact steps vary by game, but the general process is:

1. Launch your game
2. Navigate to the multiplayer or server browser menu
3. Add your server using the `IP:Port` from the panel
4. Connect and play!

For game-specific connection instructions, check the guide for your game in the sidebar.

Troubleshooting Connection Issues [#troubleshooting-connection-issues]

Server shows as offline [#server-shows-as-offline]

* Make sure your server is **started** in the game panel
* Wait 1–2 minutes after starting for the server to fully boot

Can't connect / connection timed out [#cant-connect--connection-timed-out]

* Double-check the IP and port — make sure there are no extra spaces
* Ensure you're running the same game version as your server
* Check if the server has a whitelist enabled

High ping or lag [#high-ping-or-lag]

* Choose a server location closest to you and your players
* Check your server's resource usage in the panel — you may need an upgrade

Still stuck? [Contact our support team](https://xgamingserver.com/support) — we're here 24/7.