# How to Connect to Your Stormworks Server (/docs/stormworks/connect-to-your-server)



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Here's how to find your server's IP address and connect to your Stormworks: Build and Rescue server. You can join through the in-game server browser or connect directly using your server's IP address and port.

Finding Your Server IP [#finding-your-server-ip]

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    Open the XGamingServer panel [#1-open-the-xgamingserver-panel]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your Stormworks server.
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    Locate your IP address [#2-locate-your-ip-address]

    Your server IP address is displayed in the sidebar (e.g., `198.137.23.46:25564`). The number before the colon is the IP address, and `25564` is the default Stormworks port.

    > 💡 **Tip:** Click the IP address to copy it to your clipboard. You'll need both the IP and port to connect directly.
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Using the Server Browser [#using-the-server-browser]

The server browser is the easiest way to find and join your server:

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    Launch Stormworks [#1-launch-stormworks]

    Open Stormworks: Build and Rescue from Steam.
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    Go to Multiplayer [#2-go-to-multiplayer]

    From the main menu, select **Join Game** or **Multiplayer**.
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    Browse servers [#3-browse-servers]

    The server browser will display all available servers. Wait a few moments for the full list to populate.
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    Search for your server [#4-search-for-your-server]

    Use the search bar to find your server by [name](/docs/stormworks/change-server-name). You can also sort by player count, ping, or other criteria.
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    Join the server [#5-join-the-server]

    Select your server and click **Join**. If the server has a [password](/docs/stormworks/set-a-password), you'll be prompted to enter it.

    The server browser shows useful information before you connect:

    * **Player count** — How many players are online vs. [max players](/docs/stormworks/max-players)
    * **Server name** — The [name](/docs/stormworks/change-server-name) set by the server owner
    * **Ping** — Your latency to the server (lower is better)
    * **Lock icon** — Indicates the server requires a [password](/docs/stormworks/set-a-password)
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Direct Connect [#direct-connect]

If your server doesn't appear in the browser, or you want to connect quickly:

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    Open Multiplayer [#1-open-multiplayer]

    From the main menu, go to **Join Game** or **Multiplayer**.
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    Select Direct Connect [#2-select-direct-connect]

    Look for the **Direct Connect** or **Connect by IP** option.
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    Enter your server details [#3-enter-your-server-details]

    Enter your server's IP address and port from the XGamingServer panel:

    * **IP:** `198.137.23.46`
    * **Port:** `25564`
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    Connect [#4-connect]

    Click **Connect**. The game will connect directly to your server.

    > 📝 **Note:** The default port for Stormworks dedicated servers is `25564`. If your server uses a different port, check the XGamingServer panel for the correct value.
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Troubleshooting Connection Issues [#troubleshooting-connection-issues]

If you can't connect to your server:

* **Server not in browser** — Make sure the server has fully started. Check `Console` on the XGamingServer panel for startup progress. Stormworks servers can take a minute to fully initialize.
* **"Connection timed out"** — Verify the IP address and port are correct. Try restarting the server from the XGamingServer panel.
* **"Version mismatch"** — Your game client and the server are on different versions. Update your game through Steam, then restart the server from the panel to pull the latest version.
* **Server is full** — The server has reached its [max player](/docs/stormworks/max-players) limit. Wait for a slot to open or ask the server owner to increase the player limit.
* **Password required** — The server has a [password](/docs/stormworks/set-a-password) set. Ask the server owner for the password.
* **Mods mismatch** — If the server is running mods, make sure you have the same mods installed and enabled in your game client.

Adding Your Server to Favorites [#adding-your-server-to-favorites]

After connecting once, you can save your server for quick access in future sessions:

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    Find your server [#1-find-your-server]

    Locate your server in the server browser.
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    Favorite the server [#2-favorite-the-server]

    Click the **star** or **favorite** icon next to the server name.
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    Access from Favorites [#3-access-from-favorites]

    Your server will appear in the **Favorites** section for quick access.

    > 💡 **Tip:** Favoriting your server is especially useful if you play regularly, as it saves you from searching through the full server list each time.

    If you get stuck at any time, you can join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com/).
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