# Joining Your Subnautica Nitrox Server (/docs/subnautica/connect-to-your-server)











import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

This guide covers connecting to your Subnautica Nitrox multiplayer server. Since Subnautica has no native multiplayer, every player needs the Nitrox client installed -- and everyone must be on the **same Nitrox version** as the server.

> ⚠️ **Warning:** All players must use the Nitrox launcher to start Subnautica. Launching directly through Steam or Epic does not enable multiplayer.

Prerequisites [#prerequisites]

Before connecting, make sure you have:

* Subnautica installed (Steam, Epic, or Microsoft Store -- not Below Zero)
* The [Nitrox client](https://nitrox.rux.gg/download) downloaded and installed -- see [Install Nitrox](/docs/subnautica/install-nitrox)
* Your Nitrox client version matching the server's Nitrox version

Connecting [#connecting]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Copy your server IP [#copy-your-server-ip]

    Open the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), select your Subnautica server, and copy the IP and port from the **Network** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open the Nitrox launcher [#open-the-nitrox-launcher]

    Launch the Nitrox client. It should report Subnautica detected. Click `Play game` to launch Subnautica through Nitrox.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Add your server [#add-your-server]

    From the Subnautica main menu, click `Multiplayer`, then `Add Server`. Enter a name for your bookmark, paste your server IP into `Host`, and set `Port` to the port from the panel's **Network** tab.

        <img alt="Subnautica Nitrox Add Server dialog" src={__img0} placeholder="blur" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enter the server password [#enter-the-server-password]

    If your server is password-protected, you'll be prompted to enter the password before joining.

        <img alt="Nitrox server password prompt" src={__img1} placeholder="blur" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Pick your username and color [#pick-your-username-and-color]

    On first join, Nitrox asks for a player name and a color. Pick something your friends will recognize -- this is what shows above your character in-game.

        <img alt="Nitrox join screen with username and color picker" src={__img2} placeholder="blur" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Connect [#connect]

    Click `Join` to enter the multiplayer world. The game loads as normal; once you're in, you'll see other players' nameplates as they explore.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> 📝 **Note:** If the join fails, the most common cause is a version mismatch. Both client and server must be on the same Nitrox version (e.g. both on `1.8.1.0`). See [Troubleshooting](/docs/subnautica/troubleshooting) for the full diagnostic flow.

In-Game Nitrox Options [#in-game-nitrox-options]

Once you're connected, the `Options` menu has a `Nitrox` tab with multiplayer-specific settings: streamer mode, base-building safety, resyncing base buildings, and bandwidth tuning. Use **Resync base buildings** if a teammate's base isn't appearing correctly.

<img alt="Nitrox in-game options panel" src={__img3} placeholder="blur" />

Common First-Time Issues [#common-first-time-issues]

**"The server doesn't appear in the multiplayer list"** -- Subnautica Nitrox has no public server browser. You join by manually adding the IP and port (step 3 above).

**"My password isn't working"** -- the password you type must match `ServerPassword` in the server's `.config/Nitrox/saves/My World/server.cfg`. See [Server Password](/docs/subnautica/server-password).

**"I keep getting kicked at the loading screen"** -- usually a version mismatch. See [Updating Nitrox](/docs/subnautica/update-nitrox).

Related [#related]

* [Install Nitrox](/docs/subnautica/install-nitrox) -- if you haven't set up the launcher yet
* [Epic Games Setup](/docs/subnautica/epic-games-connect) -- specifics for the Epic version
* [Troubleshooting](/docs/subnautica/troubleshooting) -- when joining fails
* [Admin Commands](/docs/subnautica/admin-commands) -- once you're in and want to administer

If you get stuck, reach out on [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com).