# Joining Your The Front Server (/docs/the-front/connect-to-your-server)



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This guide will help you connect to your The Front dedicated server.

Connecting To Your Server [#connecting-to-your-server]

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    Copy Your Server IP [#1-copy-your-server-ip]

    Access the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your The Front server. Copy the server IP address from the sidebar.
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    Open The Front [#2-open-the-front]

    Launch The Front on Steam and from the main menu, click `Multiplayer`.
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    Find Your Server [#3-find-your-server]

    Use the in-game server browser to search for your server by name. You can also filter by various criteria to narrow down the list.

    If your server does not appear in the browser, you can use direct connect by entering your server IP address.
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    Join the Server [#4-join-the-server]

    Select your server and click `Join`. If you have set a [password](/docs/the-front/set-a-password), you will be prompted to enter it.

    > 💡 **Tip:** If your server does not appear in the browser, make sure it has finished starting up by checking the `Console` in the panel.

    If you get stuck at any time, you can reach out to us on [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com).
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