Why can't I see my Animalia Survival server in the server list?

The first startup takes about a minute and a half. After that, check whether the server is running (logs\server.log), whether the port is open in the Windows Firewall and your VPS's network firewall, and whether a filter is enabled.

Animalia Survival: Connect to the Server

Q: Which port should I use to connect?

7777 by default, unless you chose a different Game Port under Advanced Settings during installation.

Q: How do I connect to my Animalia Survival server in-game?

Open Multiplayer from the main menu, find your server by its name, select it, and click Connect. Then choose a slot and an animal.

Learn how to connect to your Animalia Survival server on your VPS using the server browser or the server IP and port → Find out more

10 November 20262 min read0 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Not sure how to connect to your Animalia Survival server on your VPS or what you need to get started? No worries—we'll show you step by step which details you need and how to connect. We'll also share some tips in case things don't work right away.

Animalia Survival: Connect to the Server

Get your server details

You'll need your server's address to connect:

IP address: The IP address of your VPS. You can find it in the Overview of your VPS in the ZapX dashboard.
Port: 7777 by default, unless you chose a different Game Port under Advanced settings during installation.
Server name: The name you chose during installation.

If you set up the server using the Game Server Installer, it will display the full address after installation under How to connect next to Connect to.

Connect to the server

There are often several ways to connect to a game server. The available methods are explained in detail here.

To connect through the in-game server browser, open Multiplayer from the main menu and find your server in the list by its name. Select the server and click Connect. Then choose a slot and an animal to get started.

Alternatively, join the server directly using your VPS's IP address and the game port, for example, 123.123.123.123:7777.

Possible issues and solutions

Server not visible or unreachable

Server isn't running: Use Remote Desktop to check whether the server is running. If needed, start it using the Animalia Survival (animalia-survival) - Start shortcut. You can find error details in C:\ZapX-GameServers\animalia-survival\logs\server.log.
Server hasn't finished starting: The first startup takes about a minute and a half because the server needs to load the world. Wait a moment, then try again.
Ports aren't open: The ports must be open in the Windows Firewall and your VPS's network firewall. See Animalia Survival: Set up a server on your VPS for the ports required by Animalia Survival.
Incorrect filters: Check whether a filter in the server browser is hiding your server. Connecting directly using the IP and port works regardless of these filters.

Still need help?

Still having trouble after troubleshooting? No problem—our support team is here for you every day! Just start a Support Chat in your ZapX customer account and describe your issue in as much detail as possible. We'll look into it as soon as we can and help you resolve it!

Conclusion

Congratulations! If you've followed all the steps, you should now be connected to the server. If you have any questions or need help, our support team is here for you every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Your server's IP address is the IP address of your VPS. You can find it in the Overview of your VPS in the ZapX dashboard. After installation, the Game Server Installer displays the full address under Connect to.

7777 by default, unless you chose a different Game Port under Advanced Settings during installation.

Open Multiplayer from the main menu, find your server by its name, select it, and click Connect. Then choose a slot and an animal.

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