# How To Connect to Your Nightingale Server (/docs/nightingale/connect-to-your-server)



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You can connect to your Nightingale server through the in-game multiplayer menu or by using a direct IP connection.

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

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  <div className="fd-step">
    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 Nightingale [#2-launch-nightingale]

    Open Nightingale through Steam.
  </div>

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    Open Multiplayer [#3-open-multiplayer]

    From the main menu, select **Multiplayer** and then **Server Browser**.
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    Find Your Server [#4-find-your-server]

    Search for your server by name or browse the server list to find it.
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    Join Your Server [#5-join-your-server]

    Select your server and click **Join**. If a [password](/docs/nightingale/set-a-password) is set, enter it when prompted.
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</div>

Connect via Direct Connect [#connect-via-direct-connect]

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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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  <div className="fd-step">
    Open Direct Connect [#2-open-direct-connect]

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

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

    > 💡 **Tip:** If you are having trouble connecting, verify that your server is fully started by checking the **Console** in the panel. If issues persist, join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com) for help.
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