How do my players connect to my Foundry server?

Start your world from the setup screen. Your players can then open your server address and port in a browser (for example, http://123.45.67.89:30000) and select their user on the login page.

Foundry Virtual Tabletop: Connect to the Server

Learn how to add your Foundry VTT license, open the interface, and connect your players to your server → Find out more

10 November 20262 min read0 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Want to play with your group on your own Foundry Virtual Tabletop server, but not sure how to open the interface or invite your players? No worries—we’ve got you covered! We’ll walk you through everything you need to know, from adding your license and starting the server for the first time to connecting your players.

Foundry Virtual Tabletop: Connect to the Server

Requirements

Foundry Virtual Tabletop runs entirely in your browser, so you and your players don’t need any additional software. However, you’ll need your own Foundry VTT license from foundryvtt.com to run the server.

Add your license

Before your server starts for the first time, add your license details. To do this, open the Configuration tab in your game server’s management panel and select the Startup Parameters category. There, enter either your foundryvtt.com account credentials (FOUNDRY_USERNAME and FOUNDRY_PASSWORD) or a temporary download URL (FOUNDRY_RELEASE_URL), which you can generate on the license page of your Foundry account. Save your changes and start your server.

Open the Foundry interface

In the Overview of your game server, you’ll find the Foundry VTT card:

Select Open Web UI to launch the Foundry interface in a new tab.
You’ll see the Password next to it. Use it to sign in as an administrator during Foundry setup, where you can install game systems and modules and create your worlds.

If your server has just started or is still being installed, the interface may take a moment to become available.

Connect your players

Start the world you want to play in from the setup screen. Your players can then open your server address and port in their browser, for example:

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http://123.45.67.89:30000

You’ll find the IP address and port in the Overview of your game server, where you can copy them with a click. Instead of the IP address, you can also use the address in the DNS tab, along with the port. On the world’s login page, your players can then select their user.

Tip

Create user accounts for your players within your world in Foundry as the Game Master.

Common issues and solutions

The interface won’t open

Check that your server is shown as online in the Overview and that your license details are correctly entered in the Startup Parameters. You can find information about incorrect license details in your server’s Console.

Still having trouble or can’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’ve followed all the steps, your Foundry server is up and running, and your group is ready to play. If you have any questions or need help, our support team is available every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you’ll need your own Foundry VTT license from foundryvtt.com. Add your license details under Configuration > Startup Parameters before starting the server for the first time.

In your game server’s Overview, find the Foundry VTT card and select Open Web UI to launch the interface in a new tab.

The password is on the Foundry VTT card in your game server’s Overview. You can view and copy it there.

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