# How To Connect to Your Starbound Server (/docs/starbound/connect-to-your-server)



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You can connect to your Starbound server through the in-game multiplayer menu using the direct connect feature.

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    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. The default Starbound server port is `21025`.
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    Launch Starbound [#2-launch-starbound]

    Open Starbound through Steam.
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    Open Multiplayer [#3-open-multiplayer]

    From the main menu, click **Multiplayer** (or select a character and click **Join Server**).
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    Enter Your Server Address [#4-enter-your-server-address]

    In the server address field, enter your server IP. If the port is not the default `21025`, enter it as `IP:Port`.
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    Enter the Password [#5-enter-the-password]

    If your server has a [password](/docs/starbound/set-a-password) set, enter it in the password field. Leave it blank if there is no password.
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    Connect [#6-connect]

    Click **Join Server** to connect to your server.

    > 💡 **Tip:** If you are having trouble connecting, verify that your server is fully started by checking the **Console** in the panel. Make sure you and the server are running the same version of Starbound and any required [mods](/docs/starbound/install-mods). If issues persist, join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com) for help.
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