Why can’t I see my Broke Protocol server in the server list?

Check whether the server is running and has finished starting, and whether ports 5557 and 5558 (UDP) are open in your operating system’s firewall and your VPS’s network firewall.

Broke Protocol: Connect to Your Server

Q: What is the IP address of my Broke Protocol server?

The IP address of your VPS. You can find it in the Overview of your VPS in the ZapX dashboard.

Q: Which port should I use to connect?

5557 by default, unless you’ve entered a different value for port in settings.json.

Q: How do I connect directly to my Broke Protocol server using its IP address?

In the game, go to Play Online, click Direct, enter the IP address and port, then click Connect.

Learn how to connect to your Broke Protocol server on your VPS through the server list or directly using its IP address and port → Find out more

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Introduction

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

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: 5557 by default, unless you’ve entered a different value for port in settings.json.
Server name: The name you set for ServerName in settings.json.

Connect to the server

There are often several ways to connect to a game server. The available methods are described and explained in detail here.

To connect to your server, open the game and go to Play Online. Find your server by name in the server list. Click Join to connect.

Alternatively, connect directly: Open the game, go to Play Online, and click Direct. Enter your VPS’s IP address and the port, then click Connect.

Possible issues and solutions

Server not visible or unreachable

Server isn’t running: Check whether the server is running on your VPS and, if necessary, start it using Server.bat (Windows) or ./start.sh (Linux). When a map is launched for the first time, it takes the server about 5 to 10 minutes to become reachable.
Ports are closed: Ports 5557 and 5558 (UDP) must be open in your operating system’s firewall and in your VPS’s network firewall. Find out more in Broke Protocol: Set up a server on your VPS.
Incorrect filters: Check whether a filter in the server list is hiding your server. Connecting directly with the IP address and port works regardless of filters.

Still having trouble or didn’t find a solution?

Still having problems 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 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

The IP address of your VPS. You can find it in the Overview of your VPS in the ZapX dashboard.

5557 by default, unless you’ve entered a different value for port in settings.json.

In the game, go to Play Online, click Direct, enter the IP address and port, then click Connect.

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Broke Protocol: Connect to Your Server

Introduction

Get your server details

Connect to the server

Possible issues and solutions

Server not visible or unreachable

Still having trouble or didn’t find a solution?

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Broke Protocol

Get your server details

Connect to the server

Possible issues and solutions

Server not visible or unreachable

Still having trouble or didn’t find a solution?

Conclusion

Game Server

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