How do I set a password for my Vein server?

In the Configuration tab, under Startup Parameters, enter a password in the Vein Server Password field and restart the server.

How many players can join my Vein server?

Set the player limit in the Vein Server Max Players field. The default is 10 players.

Vein: Connect to Your Server

Learn how to connect to your Vein game server through the server list, Direct Connect, or your Steam favorites → Find out more

10 November 20264 min read0 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Want to survive the post-apocalypse with your friends on your own Vein game server, but not sure how to join it? No worries, we’ve got you covered! We’ll show you what you need and how to access your server through the server list, Direct Connect, or your Steam favorites.

Requirements

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

You and your friends need Vein on Steam. The game and server must be running the same version.
Your server must be fully started. You can check whether it’s up and running in the Console.
To connect directly, you need your server’s IP address and port. You can find and copy both in the Overview in ZapX.

Info

Vein uses two UDP ports: the Game Port for playing, shown next to the IP address in the Overview, and the Steam Query Port, which you can find under Additional Ports in the Overview. You need the Game Port for Direct Connect and the Steam Query Port for Steam favorites.

Through the server list

Start Vein and select Join Multiplayer from the main menu.
Enter your server’s name in the search field at the top right.
Select your server and click Join. If you’ve set a password, the game will ask you to enter it.

You can set the name in ZapX under the Configuration tab, in Startup Parameters, in the Vein Server Name field. The default name is Vein Server. For your server to appear in the list, the Vein Server Public field must be set to true. This is the default setting.

Tip

After starting or restarting, your server may take a moment to appear in the list. If you can’t find it right away, refresh the list again after a short while.

Using Direct Connect

The Vein server list also has a Direct Connect button. Enter your server’s IP address and Game Port from the Overview, for example 123.45.67.89:2000, and connect. This method also works if your server isn’t listed.

Through Steam favorites

You can also save your server in Steam for easy access:

In Steam, open the View menu and select the game server list (View and Game Servers in the English interface).
Switch to the Favorites tab and add a server using the plus icon.
Enter your server’s IP address with the Steam Query Port, for example 123.45.67.89:27000.
You’ll then also find your server in the game’s server list under Favorites.

Password and player count

Password: Set a password for your server in the Vein Server Password field. Leave it blank to use no password.
Player count: Set how many players can join your server at the same time in the Vein Server Max Players field. The default is 10.
Beta version: If your server uses a beta branch through the Vein Server Use Beta field, you and your friends must also use the same beta branch of the game in Steam.

After saving, ZapX will offer to restart the server so the changes take effect.

Possible issues and solutions

Server doesn’t appear in the list

Check that Vein Server Public is set to true and that you’re searching for the exact name in the Vein Server Name field. The Steam server list doesn’t always show every server, even when everything is working correctly. If that happens, connect using Direct Connect or Steam favorites.

Connection fails

Make sure you used the Game Port for Direct Connect, not the Steam Query Port. Also check that your game and server are running the same version, and confirm in the Console that your server has fully started.

Password isn’t accepted

Check your capitalization. If you’ve changed the password, restart your server for the change to take effect.

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. Simply 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’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 to the Dashboard Overview. Our Managing Savegames guide explains how to back up your save. If you have any other questions or need help, our support team is available every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Start Vein, select Join Multiplayer, search for your server by name, and click Join. Alternatively, use Direct Connect in the server list with the IP address and Game Port shown in your server’s Overview.

Use the Game Port for Direct Connect. It’s shown next to the IP address in the Overview. For Steam favorites, use the Steam Query Port, which you’ll find under Additional Ports in the Overview.

Check that Vein Server Public is set to true and that you’re searching for the exact server name. The Steam server list doesn’t always show every server. If yours is missing, connect using Direct Connect or Steam favorites.

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Vein: Connect to Your Server

Introduction

Requirements

Through the server list

Using Direct Connect

Through Steam favorites

Password and player count

Possible issues and solutions

Server doesn’t appear in the list

Connection fails

Password isn’t accepted

Still having trouble or need more help?

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Vein

Requirements

Through the server list

Using Direct Connect

Through Steam favorites

Password and player count

Possible issues and solutions

Server doesn’t appear in the list

Connection fails

Password isn’t accepted

Still having trouble or need more help?

Conclusion

Game Server

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