# How To Connect to Your Myth of Empires Server (/docs/myth-of-empires/connect-to-your-server)



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You can connect to your Myth of Empires server through the in-game server browser or by using a direct IP connection.

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 Myth of Empires [#2-launch-myth-of-empires]

    Open Myth of Empires through Steam.
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    Open the Server Browser [#3-open-the-server-browser]

    From the main menu, click **Play Online** and then select **Server List**.
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    Find Your Server [#4-find-your-server]

    Use the search bar to search for your server by name. You can also filter by region or other criteria to narrow down the list.
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    Join Your Server [#5-join-your-server]

    Select your server from the list and click **Join**. If the server has a [password](/docs/myth-of-empires/set-a-password), enter it when prompted.
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Connect via Direct IP [#connect-via-direct-ip]

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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) and note your server IP and port from the **Dashboard**.
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    Open Direct Connect [#2-open-direct-connect]

    In the server browser, look for the **Direct Connect** option.
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    Enter Your Server Address [#3-enter-your-server-address]

    Type your server IP and port in the format `IP:Port` and click **Connect**.

    > 💡 **Tip:** If your server does not appear in the server browser, make sure it has finished starting up. Check the **Console** in the panel to verify the server is fully online. If issues persist, join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com) for help.
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