Why can’t I see my Battle Grounds III server in the server list?

Check that the server is running (logs\server.log), that port 27015 (TCP and UDP) is open in the Windows Firewall and your VPS’s network firewall, and that no filter is hiding it.

Battle Grounds III: Connect to the Server

Q: What is the IP address of my Battle Grounds III server?

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 shows you the full address next to Connect to.

Q: Which port should I use to connect?

27015 by default, unless you chose a different Game Port under Advanced Settings during installation.

Q: How do I connect to my Battle Grounds III server using the console?

Open the in-game console and enter connect IP:Port, using your VPS's IP address and port 27015, for example.

How to connect to your Battle Grounds III server on your VPS using the server browser, Steam, or the console → Learn more now

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Introduction

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

Battle Grounds III: 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: 27015 by default, unless you chose a different Game Port under Advanced settings during installation.
Server name: the name you set during installation.
Password: only required if you set a join password during installation.

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

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 to your server using the in-game server browser, open the server browser from the main menu. Click Find Servers and search for your server in the server list by its name.

To connect to your server using the Steam server browser, open the server browser in Steam. Click Ansicht in the Steam navigation at the top, then select Game Server to open it. Select the Favoriten tab in the server list and click the plus icon at the bottom. A pop-up will open where you can enter your VPS's IP-Adresse and Port.

Alternatively, connect using the in-game console with this command:

Code

connect IP:Port

Possible issues and solutions

Server not visible or unreachable

Server isn’t running: Use Remote Desktop to check whether the server is running, and start it if needed using the Battle Grounds III (battle-grounds-iii) - Start shortcut. You can find error details in C:\ZapX-GameServers\battle-grounds-iii\logs\server.log.
Ports aren’t open: The ports must be open in the Windows Firewall and your VPS’s network firewall. See Battle Grounds III: Set up a server on your VPS for the ports required by Battle Grounds III.
Incorrect filters: Check whether a filter in the server browser is hiding your server. Direct connection using the IP address and port works independently of these filters.

Still haven’t found a solution, or the solution didn’t help?

Still having issues after troubleshooting? No worries—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 possible 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

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 shows you the full address next to Connect to.

27015 by default, unless you chose a different Game Port under Advanced Settings during installation.

Open the in-game console and enter connect IP:Port, using your VPS's IP address and port 27015, for example.

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