Connecting to Your HL2:DM Server
Join your Half-Life 2: Deathmatch dedicated server using the IP address and the in-game developer console.
Here is how to connect to your Half-Life 2: Deathmatch server using the IP address.
How to Connect Using the Console
Find Your Server IP
Access the XGamingServer Panel and select your server. Copy the server IP address from the sidebar.
Open Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
Launch Half-Life 2: Deathmatch from Steam.
Connect via Console
Open the Developer Console (~), type connect followed by your server IP, and press Enter.
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Update Your Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Server Name
Update the hostname displayed in the server browser for your Half-Life 2: Deathmatch dedicated server.
FastDL Setup for Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
Learn how XGamingServer's automatic FastDL system works for your Half-Life 2: Deathmatch server and how to use a third-party FastDL.