SCP Secret Laboratory: Connecting to the Server

Learn how to successfully connect to your game server by understanding the requirements and server details – for a smooth gaming experience → Find out more now

10 November 20262 min read2 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Are you unsure about what you generally need to connect to your server or how exactly it works? No worries! We will explain step-by-step what you need to connect to your server, how to do it, and what you should generally pay attention to. This way, you can connect to your server successfully without any problems! :)

SCP Secret Laboratory: Connecting to the Server

Preparation

First, it must be clarified which requirements must be met to enable a connection to the server. This includes, for example, the game, additional content (expansions), and general server information such as IP address, port, and server name.

Game / Content

To connect to your game server, it is mandatory that you already own the game. It is not provided by us when renting the server. No additional content is required.

Server Information

Provided all requirements under Game / Content are met, you need the information about your server. Click on your game server service in your dashboard. The overview now shows you all general information about your server.

SCP: Secret Laboratory Gameserver -- Overview

The most important details are the IP address and the port. Remember these, as you will need them for your first connection to the server.

Connecting to the Server

Once all requirements are met, you can start connecting to the server. Launch your game and navigate to the Server tab. Click on Direct Connect there:

Enter your server’s IP and port. Then you can establish the connection by clicking the Connect button:

Possible Issues and Solutions

Is the connection not working as expected? This can happen in certain situations when the connection fails for technical reasons. We have compiled the most common problems and their solutions for you:

Not Visible

If the server is not visible, it may be because the initialization was not successfully completed for some reason. This can be due to incorrect configuration, faulty mods/plugins, or corrupted files. You can usually find more information in the server console or log files.

If the suggested solutions did not solve your problem or do not apply, we are available daily in support for you. Simply create a Support Chat in your ZapX customer account and describe your problem as detailed as possible. We will look into it as soon as possible and help you find a solution! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes, the game is not provided by ZAP-Hosting when renting the server and must be owned by you.

Mainly the IP address and port of your server, which you can find in your game server dashboard overview.

Start the game, go to the Server tab, and click on Direct Connect.

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SCP Secret Laboratory: Connecting to the Server

Introduction