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How to Join Your Vintage Story Server

Once your Vintage Story server is fully configured and running, players can connect either by using direct connect or by browsing the in-game public server list. Here’s how to find your connection details and join your world.


Locate Your Server Information

You’ll find everything you need to connect directly from your Nodecraft Panel:

  • IP Address:

    Located on the Overview (Home) page of your server panel.

    ip address

  • Server Name:

    Found in the Game Settings Basic Tab.
    server name


Joining via Direct Connect

Use this method if your server is private, password-protected, or hidden from the public list.

  1. Launch Vintage Story.

  2. Click Multiplayer from the main menu.

Selecting files to multiplayer3. Click Add New Server.
4. Enter your server’s IP address and port.

(The server name you enter here is just for personal reference.)

5. Click on your newly added server to connect.

direct connection


Joining via Public Server List

If your server is visible on the public list, you can search for it by name:

  1. Launch Vintage Story.

  2. Click Multiplayer.

  3. Click Browse Public Servers.

  4. Use the search bar to find your server by its name.
    server listing

  5. Click on the server to join.


Quick Tips

  • Double-check the IP and port—make sure they match exactly.

  • If your server doesn’t appear in the public list, make sure it’s set to “Display on Server List: Enabled” in the server settings.

  • Ensure your server is running before attempting to connect.


Conclusion

Connecting to your Vintage Story server on Nodecraft is simple, whether you’re using direct connect or browsing the public server list. Once you've located your server's IP and name in the panel, you and your friends can jump in and start exploring your custom world right away.

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