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AssettoServer (Freeroam): Connect to the Server

How to connect to your AssettoServer (Freeroam) game server via Content Manager and what you need in terms of Assetto Corsa and Custom Shaders Patch.

10 November 20262 min read0 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Not sure how to connect to your AssettoServer (Freeroam) game server or what you need to get started? No worries—we’ve got you covered! We’ll walk you through everything you need to know, from the required tools and information to the connection process itself, including important tips to help everything run smoothly. Follow our guide and you’ll be connected in no time!

AssettoServer (Freeroam): Connect to the Server

Requirements

To connect to an AssettoServer (Freeroam) server, you’ll need:

The base game Assetto Corsa on Steam—AssettoServer is enhanced, unofficial server software for Assetto Corsa, not a standalone game
Content Manager (the free version is enough to connect; you’ll need the full version to configure the server itself)
An up-to-date version of Custom Shaders Patch (CSP)—your server operator may require a minimum version, but modern CSP versions (0.1.75 or newer) are generally sufficient
Optional: the server password, if your server is password-protected

Find your server details

You’ll need all the relevant information to connect to your server. You can find it in the dashboard of your game server. Important details include:

IP address and port
Server name
Server password (optional)

With this information, you should be able to find your server and make sure you’re connecting to the right one.

Connect to the server

Open Content Manager.
Go to the Drive tab, then select Online.
Search for your server’s name in the search field (you can find it in your ZapX dashboard), or enter the IP address and port directly if needed.
Select your server from the list and click Join.
Choose your car and confirm that you want to join.

Warning

Check your CSP version If your installed CSP version is older than the minimum version required by the server, you won’t be able to join, and no clear error message will appear. If this happens, update CSP through Content Manager.

Common issues and solutions

Server doesn’t appear in the list

Refresh the server list in Content Manager a few times—newly started servers can take a little while to become publicly visible. Also check the Console tab in your ZapX dashboard to see whether the server has fully initialized.

Unable to join / incorrect CSP version

Check that your CSP version is up to date and meets the server’s requirements. Also make sure you’re using Content Manager to connect, not the standard Assetto Corsa launcher.

Still having trouble or need help?

Still having issues 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 the problem 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 your server. If you have any other questions or need help, our support team is available every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

You’ll need the Assetto Corsa base game on Steam (AssettoServer is enhanced, unofficial server software, not a standalone game), Content Manager, and an up-to-date version of Custom Shaders Patch (CSP), ideally 0.1.75 or newer.

Open Content Manager, go to the Drive tab, then select Online. Search for your server by name (or enter its IP address and port), select it, and click Join.

If your installed CSP version is older than the minimum version required by the server, you won’t be able to join, and no clear error message will appear. If this happens, update CSP through Content Manager.

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