Can I protect my BeamMP server with a password?

No, BeamMP doesn’t offer server passwords. A private server won’t appear in the list, but anyone with its IP address and port can still connect.

Why won’t my BeamMP server start?

A BeamMP server won’t start without a valid Auth Key. Generate a key in the BeamMP Keymaster, enter it in the Beammp Auth Key field, and restart the server.

BeamMP: Connect to the Server

Learn how to connect to your BeamMP game server using the BeamMP Launcher, either through Direct Connect or the server list → Learn more now

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Introduction

Want to explore the world of BeamNG.drive with your friends on your own BeamMP game server, but aren’t sure how to join it? No worries—we’ve got you covered! We’ll show you what you need and how to connect to your server using Direct Connect or the server list.

Requirements

A few things need to be in place before you can connect:

You and your friends need a legitimate, up-to-date version of BeamNG.drive. BeamMP won’t work with outdated versions.
The BeamMP Launcher must be installed on every PC. You use it to launch the game in multiplayer mode.
Your server needs a valid Auth Key. A BeamMP server won’t start without one. Enter the key in ZapX under the Configuration tab, in the Startup Parameters section, in the Beammp Auth Key field. See our guide Create an Auth Key to learn how to generate one.
Your server must be running. Check the Console to see whether it has fully started.

Launch the game in multiplayer mode

Launch the BeamMP Launcher. A terminal window will open, followed shortly by the regular BeamNG launcher. Don’t close the terminal window while you’re playing.
Open the Repository from the BeamNG.drive main menu and make sure only the multiplayerbeammp mod is enabled.
Return to the main menu, select More..., then Multiplayer.
Sign in with your BeamMP account or play as a guest.

Connect to the server

Direct Connect

New BeamMP servers at ZapX are private by default: the Beammp Private field is set to true, so your server won’t appear in the public server list. In that case, connect using Direct Connect:

In ZapX, copy your server’s IP address and port from the Overview.
Open Direct Connect in the multiplayer menu.
Enter the IP address in the IP field and the port in the port field.
Click Connect.

You can also enter your address from the DNS tab instead of the IP address, along with the port.

Info

For BeamMP, private only means “not listed.” Anyone who knows the IP address and port can still join. BeamMP does not offer server passwords.

Using the server list

To make your server visible to everyone, set the Beammp Private field to false under Startup Parameters in the Configuration tab, then restart the server. You’ll then find it in the server list in the multiplayer menu under the name shown in the Beammp Name field. The default name is ZapX BeamMP Server.

Tip

Set the number of players who can drive at the same time in the Beammp Max Players field, and how many vehicles each player can use at once in the Beammp Max Cars field. After you save, ZapX will offer to restart the server so the changes take effect.

Mods when joining

If you’ve installed mods or an addon map on your server, BeamMP automatically downloads them to your friends’ PCs when they join. Learn how to install mods in our guides Install Mods and Install an Addon Map.

Possible issues and solutions

Server doesn’t appear in the server list

First, check that the Beammp Private field is set to false and that you restarted the server afterward. Also check the Console to make sure your server started with a valid Auth Key. You can connect to your server using Direct Connect even if it isn’t listed.

Connection fails

Compare the IP address and port with the details in the Overview. Make sure your server is running and the BeamMP Launcher’s terminal window is still open. If BeamNG.drive isn’t up to date, update the game and restart the launcher.

Server won’t start

A BeamMP server won’t start without an Auth Key. Enter a valid key in the Beammp Auth Key field and restart the server.

Still having trouble or need clarification?

Still having problems after troubleshooting? Check out our guide Common Issues. If that doesn’t help either, our support team is available 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’ve followed all the steps, you should now be connected to your server. For an overview of all the sections of your server in ZapX, see our guide Dashboard Overview. If you have any other questions or need help, our support team is available every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Launch the BeamMP Launcher, then in BeamNG.drive open Multiplayer under More... and select Direct Connect. Enter the IP address and port from your server’s Overview in ZapX, then click Connect.

New BeamMP servers at ZapX are private by default. In the Configuration tab, under Startup Parameters, set Beammp Private to false and restart the server. It will then appear in the server list.

Yes. You can find a dedicated address for your server in the DNS tab. Enter it in Direct Connect instead of the IP address, along with your server’s port.

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BeamMP: Connect to the Server

Introduction

Requirements

Launch the game in multiplayer mode

Connect to the server

Direct Connect

Using the server list

Mods when joining

Possible issues and solutions

Server doesn’t appear in the server list

Connection fails

Server won’t start

Still having trouble or need clarification?

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

BeamMP

Requirements

Launch the game in multiplayer mode

Connect to the server

Direct Connect

Using the server list

Mods when joining

Possible issues and solutions

Server doesn’t appear in the server list

Connection fails

Server won’t start

Still having trouble or need clarification?

Conclusion

Game Server

Servers & Hosting

ZAPX

Resources

ZAP-Hosting