How do I join my server as an admin?

Right-click your server in the Custom Server List, select Join as Admin, and enter your admin password. You can find the password in ZapX under Configuration, in the Admin Password field.

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

The server token may be missing or may have expired after 3 months. Generate a new token in the game using customserver.gettoken, enter it in the Server Token field, and restart the server.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord: Connect to Your Server

Learn how to find and join your Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord game server in the Custom Server List and log in as an admin → Find out more

10 November 20263 min read2 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Want to head into battle with your friends or clan on your own Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord game server, but aren’t sure how to find it in the game? No problem—we’ve got you covered! We’ll show you what you need and how to connect to your server as a player or an admin.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord: Connect to Your Server

Requirements

Make sure the following requirements are met before connecting:

You need Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord with access to multiplayer mode.
Your game must be up to date. The game and server must use the same version; older versions are not compatible with each other.
Your server needs a valid server token and must be running. It won’t start without a token. For instructions on generating one and adding it in ZapX, see our guide Create a server token.

Find your server in the game

You don’t join Bannerlord servers using an IP address. Instead, use the in-game server list:

Launch Bannerlord in Multiplayer mode and sign in to the lobby.
Open the Custom Server List section.
Find your server by its server name. You can set the name in ZapX under Configuration > Startup Parameters, in the Server Name field. By default, your server is called ZapX Bannerlord Server.
Select your server and join it. If you’ve set a server password, the game will ask you to enter it.

Tip

After a restart, your server may need a moment to register and appear in the list again. If that happens, simply refresh the list.

Download missing maps

If you’re missing a map used by your server, the game will offer to download it when you join. Alternatively, right-click the server in the list to open the download window. You don’t need to restart the game after downloading.

Join as an admin

To use admin features such as kicking or banning players, or changing the map and game mode, join your server as an admin:

Right-click your server in the Custom Server List.
Select Join as Admin and enter your admin password.
In the game, open the admin panel from the Escape menu.

ZapX automatically generates the admin password during setup. You can find it in ZapX under Configuration > Startup Parameters, in the Admin Password field, and change it there at any time. After changing it, restart your server. For details about what you can do as an admin, see our guide Become an admin and manage players.

Common problems and solutions

Server doesn’t appear in the list

Usually, the server token is missing or has expired. A token is valid for only 3 months. Generate a new token in the game, enter it in the Server Token field, and restart your server. Also check the server’s Console to make sure it has finished starting up.

Unable to join

You won’t be able to connect if your game and the server are using different versions. Update your game and try again.

Still having trouble?

Still having problems after troubleshooting? No worries—our support team is here for you every day. Simply start a support chat in your ZapX customer account and describe your problem in as much detail as possible. We’ll look into it as soon as possible and help you resolve it!

Conclusion

Congratulations! If you’ve followed all the steps successfully, you should now be connected to your server. If you have any questions or need help, our support team is available every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Launch Bannerlord in Multiplayer mode, open the Custom Server List in the lobby, find your server by its name, and join it. If a server password is set, the game will ask you to enter it.

No. You join Bannerlord servers through the in-game Custom Server List. Your server must be running and registered with a valid server token.

In ZapX, go to Configuration > Startup Parameters and edit the Server Name field. Restart your server after saving the change.

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