How To Connect to Your SCP: Secret Laboratory Server
Learn how to connect to your SCP: Secret Laboratory dedicated server.
You can connect to your SCP: Secret Laboratory server through the in-game server list or by using a direct connection.
Connect via Server List
Find Your Server IP and Port
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel. Your server IP and port are displayed on the Dashboard page.
Launch SCP: Secret Laboratory
Open SCP: Secret Laboratory through Steam (it is free to play).
Open the Server Browser
From the main menu, click Play and then Server Browser.
Find Your Server
Search for your server by name using the search bar, or scroll through the list. You can filter by region, player count, and other criteria.
Join Your Server
Click on your server and then click Connect. If the server has a password, enter it when prompted.
Connect via Direct Connect
Find Your Server IP and Port
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and note your server IP and port from the Dashboard.
Open Direct Connect
In the server browser, click the Direct Connect button.
Enter Your Server Address
Enter your server IP and port in the format IP:Port and click Connect.
📝 Note: Your server must be fully started before you can connect. Check the Console in the panel to verify the server is online.
💡 Tip: If your server does not appear in the public server list, it may need to be verified by Northwood Studios. Unverified servers can still be joined via direct connect. If you have connection issues, join our Discord for help.
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