# Join Your Palworld Server (/docs/palworld/join-server)



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There are several ways to connect depending on your platform.

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    Direct IP Connect (PC) [#direct-ip-connect-pc]

    1. Launch Palworld
    2. Select **Join Multiplayer Game**
    3. At the bottom, enter your server's IP and port (e.g., `192.168.1.1:8211`)
    4. Enter the password if required
    5. Click **Connect**

    Find your IP and port on the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) **Dashboard** page.

    Community Server Browser (PC) [#community-server-browser-pc]

    1. Select **Join Multiplayer Game**
    2. Click the **Community Servers** tab
    3. Search by server name
    4. Select your server and click **Join**
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    Console Players [#console-players]

    Xbox and PS5 players can **only** join via the in-game community server browser — there is no direct IP option.

    1. Launch Palworld
    2. Select **Join Multiplayer Game**
    3. Go to the **Community Servers** tab
    4. Search for your server by **exact name**
    5. Select and join

    Requirements for Console Access [#requirements-for-console-access]

    The server must have:

    * `-publiclobby` in startup arguments
    * `ServerName`, `PublicIP`, and `PublicPort` set in PalWorldSettings.ini
    * Port **27015 UDP** open (Steam query port)
    * [Crossplay enabled](/docs/palworld/crossplay-setup)

    > 📝 **Note:** The browser only shows the first 200 results — search by exact server name to find it.
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Troubleshooting [#troubleshooting]

| Issue                             | Fix                                                                     |
| --------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Server not in browser             | Set `PublicIP` and `PublicPort` in settings. Ensure port 27015 is open. |
| "Connection timed out"            | Verify port 8211 UDP is open. Check the IP is correct.                  |
| Version mismatch                  | Both game and server must be on the same version.                       |
| Console players can't find server | Ensure `-publiclobby` flag is set and crossplay is enabled.             |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Crossplay Setup](/docs/palworld/crossplay-setup)
* [Server Password](/docs/palworld/set-password)
* [Ports Reference](/docs/palworld/ports-reference)