# How To Connect to Your Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Server (/docs/mount-blade-2-bannerlord/connect-to-your-server)



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Connecting to your Bannerlord server can be done through the in-game multiplayer browser or by using a direct IP connection. This guide covers both methods.

Connect via Server Browser [#connect-via-server-browser]

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    Find Your Server IP and Port [#1-find-your-server-ip-and-port]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com). Your server IP and port are displayed on the **Dashboard** page.
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    Launch Bannerlord [#2-launch-bannerlord]

    Open Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord through Steam.
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    Open Multiplayer [#3-open-multiplayer]

    From the main menu, click **Multiplayer**.
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    Browse the Server List [#4-browse-the-server-list]

    Click **Play** and then **Custom Server List**. Browse the list to find your server by name, or use the search bar.
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    Join Your Server [#5-join-your-server]

    Select your server and click **Join**. If your server has a password, enter it when prompted.
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Connect via Direct IP [#connect-via-direct-ip]

If your server does not appear in the browser, you can connect directly.

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  <div className="fd-step">
    Find Your Server IP and Port [#1-find-your-server-ip-and-port-1]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com). Your server IP and port are displayed on the **Dashboard** page.
  </div>

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    Open the Console [#2-open-the-console]

    In the Bannerlord multiplayer lobby, open the console by pressing the **tilde (\~)** key or the key above Tab on your keyboard.
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    Enter the Connect Command [#3-enter-the-connect-command]

    Type the following command, replacing the IP and port with your own:

    ```
    open IP:Port
    ```
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    Press Enter [#4-press-enter]

    Press **Enter** and you will connect to your server.

    > 💡 **Tip:** If you are having trouble connecting, make sure your server is running and that you are using the correct IP and port from the panel. If issues persist, join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com) for help.
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