How to Connect to Your Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Server

Join your Half-Life 2: Deathmatch dedicated server using the in-game console, Steam server browser, or a steam:// direct link.

Find Your Server Address

Find your server IP and port on the Network tab in the XGamingServer Panel. The default game port is 27015 (UDP).

Press ~ (tilde) in-game. Enable the console first via Options → Keyboard → Advanced → Enable developer console if needed.

connect 123.45.67.89:27015

With a password:

connect 123.45.67.89:27015; password "YourPassword"

In Steam, click View > Game Servers > Favorites tab.

Click Add a Server and enter:

123.45.67.89:27015

Select the server in your favorites and click Connect.

Share a steam:// link on your website or Discord:

steam://connect/123.45.67.89:27015

Clicking the link launches Steam, opens HL2:DM, and connects automatically.

Port	Protocol	Purpose
27015	UDP + TCP	Game traffic + RCON

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Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Server Guides

Step-by-step guides to set up, configure, and manage your Half-Life 2: Deathmatch dedicated server at XGamingServer.

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