How to Connect to Your Space Engineers Server
Join your Space Engineers dedicated server using the in-game browser, direct connect, or Steam group access.
Find Your Server Address
Open the panel
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your Space Engineers server.
Copy the IP and port
Click Network in the sidebar. Your game address uses port 27016 (UDP) by default.
Connect to Your Server
Open Join Game
From the main menu, click Join Game.
Search for your server
Use the search bar to find your server by name. Make sure the filter is set to show online servers.
Join
Select your server and click Join World. Enter the password if prompted.
Your server must have
OnlineModeset toPUBLICto appear in the browser. If set toPRIVATEorFRIENDS, use Direct Connect instead.
Open Direct Connect
From the main menu, click Join Game, then Direct Connect.
Connect
Click Join. Enter the password if the server requires one.
Steam Group Access
If GroupID is set in the server config, only members of that Steam group can see and join the server. The group ID is the numeric ID from the Steam group page URL.
Required Ports
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 27016 | UDP | Game traffic |
| 8766 | UDP | Steam communication |
Both ports must be accessible for connections to work.
Can't Connect?
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Server not in browser | Check OnlineMode is PUBLIC. Wait 2–3 min after startup for the server to register |
| "Version mismatch" | Update the server — see Wipe & Reinstall |
| "Mods not matching" | The server has mods the client doesn't. Subscribe to the required Workshop mods |
| Password prompt | The server has a password set. Ask the admin |
| Stuck on loading | Large worlds with many grids take time to sync. Wait 1–3 minutes |
| "Experimental mode required" | Enable Experimental Mode in your game settings if the server uses mods |
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