# How To Join a StarRupture Server (/docs/starrupture/how-to-join)



This guide covers how to join a StarRupture dedicated server, whether it's your own or a friend's.

Joining via Direct Connect [#joining-via-direct-connect]

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    Launch StarRupture [#1-launch-starrupture]

    Open StarRupture from your Steam library.
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    Select Join Game [#2-select-join-game]

    From the main menu, click **Join Game**.
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    Choose Dedicated Server [#3-choose-dedicated-server]

    Click the **Dedicated Server** button to switch to direct IP connection mode.
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    Enter Server Details [#4-enter-server-details]

    Type in the server IP address and port (e.g., `123.456.789.0:7777`). If the server has a password, enter that too.
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    Click Connect [#5-click-connect]

    Click **Connect** to join the server. You'll load into the shared world.
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Finding Your Server IP [#finding-your-server-ip]

If you're the server owner:

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    Log Into the Panel [#1-log-into-the-panel]

    Go to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your StarRupture server.
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    Copy the IP [#2-copy-the-ip]

    The server IP address is displayed in the sidebar. Copy it and share with your friends.
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Can't Connect? [#cant-connect]

If you're having trouble joining, try these steps:

| Issue                 | Solution                                                                      |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| "Connection failed"   | Make sure the server is running (check the panel `Dashboard`)                 |
| "Invalid password"    | Double-check the password in `Startup` → `Basic` → `Server Password`          |
| "Server not found"    | Verify you're using the correct IP and port                                   |
| Timeout / no response | Check our [Ports and Firewall](/docs/starrupture/server-ports-firewall) guide |
| Lag or desync         | See our [Troubleshooting](/docs/starrupture/troubleshooting) guide            |

> 💡 **Tip:** Make sure both you and the server are running the same version of StarRupture. If the game recently updated, the server may need to update too. See our [Update Guide](/docs/starrupture/update-guide).