How To Connect to Your Risk of Rain 2 Server
Learn how to connect to your Risk of Rain 2 dedicated server.
You can connect to your Risk of Rain 2 server using the in-game console or through the Steam server browser.
Connect via In-Game Console
Find Your Server IP and Port
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel. Your server IP and port are displayed on the Dashboard page.
Launch Risk of Rain 2
Open Risk of Rain 2 through Steam.
Open the Console
Press **Ctrl + Alt + Backtick ()** to open the in-game console. If the console does not open, you may need to enable it by adding --doorstop-enable true` to your Steam launch options.
Connect to Your Server
In the console, type the following command replacing the IP and port with your own:
connect "IP:Port"📝 Note: The IP and port must be enclosed in quotation marks.
Press Enter
Press Enter and you will connect to your server.
Connect via Steam Server Browser
Find Your Server IP and Port
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and note your server IP and port.
Open the Steam Server Browser
In Steam, go to View > Game Servers (or View > Servers in older Steam versions).
Add Your Server
Click the Favorites tab, then click Add a Server. Enter your server IP and port and click Add this address to favorites.
Connect
Select your server from the favorites list and click Connect.
💡 Tip: If you are having trouble connecting, make sure your server has fully started by checking the Console in the panel. Also verify that both you and the server are running the same version of the game and any required mods. If issues persist, join our Discord for help.
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