Why can’t I see my Astro Colony server in the server list?

Check that the server is running and that ports 7777 and 27015 (UDP) are open in your operating system’s firewall and your VPS’s network firewall.

Astro Colony: Connect to the Server

Q: What is my Astro Colony server’s IP address?

It’s the IP address of your VPS. You can find it in the Overview of your VPS in the ZapX dashboard.

Q: How do I find my Astro Colony server in the game?

Open Multiplayer, search for your server name, and click Join.

Learn how to connect to your Astro Colony server on your VPS using the in-game server list or Steam.

10 November 20262 min read1 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Not sure how to connect to your Astro Colony server on your VPS or what you need to get started? No worries—we’ll walk you through the information you need and show you how to connect, step by step. We’ll also share some tips in case things don’t work right away.

Get your server details

You’ll need the following information 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: The game port is 7777; the query port for the Steam server list is 27015 by default (startup parameter -QueryPort).
Server name: The name specified in the startup parameter -SteamServerName.
Server password: If you set a ServerPassword in ServerSettings.ini.

Connect to the server

There are often one or more ways to connect to a game server. The available methods are described in detail below.

Launch the game and go to Multiplayer to open the server list. Use the search field to find your server by name. Click the Join button to connect.

Your server also appears in Steam’s server list. Click View in the Steam navigation at the top, then select Game Servers to open it. Select the Favorites tab and click the plus icon at the bottom. In the window that opens, enter your VPS IP address and the query port.

Common issues and solutions

Server not visible or unreachable

Server isn’t running: Check whether the server is running on your VPS and restart it if necessary. Use the startup parameter -log to view its output in a separate window.
Ports aren’t open: Ports 7777 and 27015 (UDP) must be open in your operating system’s firewall and your VPS’s network firewall. Learn more in Astro Colony: Set up a server on your VPS.
Incorrect filters: Check whether a filter in the server list is hiding your server.

Still need help?

Still having problems 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 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 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

It’s the IP address of your VPS. You can find it in the Overview of your VPS in the ZapX dashboard.

The game port is 7777 (UDP), and the query port for the server list is 27015 (UDP) by default.

Open Multiplayer, search for your server name, and click Join.

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Astro Colony: Connect to the Server

Introduction

Get your server details

Connect to the server

Common issues and solutions

Server not visible or unreachable

Still need help?

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Astro Colony

Get your server details

Connect to the server

Common issues and solutions

Server not visible or unreachable

Still need help?

Conclusion

Game Server

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ZAPX

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