Where can I find my server’s IP address and port?

You can find your server’s IP address and port under your service in your ZapX customer account.

Why can’t I find my server in the server list?

It can take a moment for your server to appear in the list after a restart. Check the console to make sure it has fully started, and if needed, connect directly using connect IP:Port.

Black Mesa: Connect to the Server

Learn how to connect to your Black Mesa game server through the console or Steam server list — no Steam token needed → Find out more

10 November 20263 min read0 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Want to jump into the Deathmatch arena with your friends on your own Black Mesa game server, but not sure how to join? No worries, we’ve got you covered! We’ll show you what you need and how to connect to your server.

Requirements

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

You and your players need Black Mesa on Steam. The game and server must both be up to date.
You need your server’s IP address and port. You can find both under your service in your ZapX customer account.
Your server must be fully started. Check your server’s console to see whether it has started and loaded a map.

Info

You don’t need a Steam Server Token (GSLT) for a Black Mesa server. Your server will register with Steam and appear in the server list without a token.

Connect through the console

The quickest way to join your server is through the game’s developer console:

Enable the developer console in Black Mesa’s options, if you haven’t already.
Open the console in the game. The default key is ^ (or ~ on English keyboards).
Enter the following command, replacing the IP and port with your server’s details:

Code

connect 123.45.67.89:27015

If you’ve set a server password, enter password "DeinPasswort" first, then connect using connect.

Connect through the Steam server list

You can also save your server as a favorite for easy access:

In Steam, open View from the top menu, then select Game Servers.
Go to the Favorites tab and click the plus icon to add a server.
Enter your server’s IP address and port in the format IP:Port, then confirm.
Select your server from the list and click Connect.

You can also find your server in the in-game server browser. Search for the server name that you set in the configuration using hostname.

Tip

After starting or restarting, your server may take a moment to appear in the server list. You can usually join sooner by connecting directly through the console.

Common issues and solutions

Server doesn’t appear in the list

Check your server’s console to make sure it has fully started and loaded a map. If needed, connect directly using connect IP:Port. If you’re using a filter in the server list, reset it.

Password isn’t accepted

Set the server password using sv_password. Enter it in the game with password "DeinPasswort" before connecting, and make sure the capitalization matches. If you’ve changed the password, restart your server.

Connection drops while loading

If your game and the server are running different versions, you won’t be able to connect. Update your game through Steam. If your server is running a custom map that you don’t have, you’ll need to install that map too.

Still having trouble or need more help?

Still having problems after troubleshooting? Check out our guide to Common Issues. If that doesn’t help, 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’ve followed all the steps, you should now be connected to your server. Our guide to Server Configuration explains how to set the name, password, game mode, and map. If you have any other questions or need help, our support team is available every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Open the developer console in the game and enter connect followed by your server’s IP address and port, for example, connect 123.45.67.89:27015. Alternatively, add the server as a favorite in Steam under View > Game Servers.

No. A Black Mesa server registers with Steam and appears in the server list without a Steam Server Token (GSLT).

First, enter password "DeinPasswort" in the console, then connect using connect IP:Port. Make sure the capitalization matches.

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Black Mesa: Connect to the Server

Introduction

Requirements

Connect through the console

Connect through the Steam server list

Common issues and solutions

Server doesn’t appear in the list

Password isn’t accepted

Connection drops while loading

Still having trouble or need more help?

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Black Mesa

Requirements

Connect through the console

Connect through the Steam server list

Common issues and solutions

Server doesn’t appear in the list

Password isn’t accepted

Connection drops while loading

Still having trouble or need more help?

Conclusion

Game Server

Servers & Hosting

ZAPX

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