How do I protect my Stormforge server with a password?

In the Configuration tab, under Startup parameters, enter a password in the Server password field, save, and restart the server. Leave the field blank to disable the password.

Why can’t I join my Stormforge server?

Check that the server is online in the Overview, that you entered the correct IP address and port, and that the game and server are on the same version. After a game update, restarting the server often helps.

Stormforge: Connect to Your Server

Learn how to join your Stormforge game server using its IP address and port, and fix common connection issues → Find out more

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Introduction

Want to explore a world, forge equipment, and face the storms with your friends on your own Stormforge game server, but aren’t sure how to join it? No worries—we’ve got you covered! We’ll show you what details you need and how to join your server in the game.

Requirements

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

You and your friends need Stormforge on Steam. The game and server must be up to date with the same version, or you won’t be able to join. Your server automatically gets updates from Steam.
Your server must be fully started. You can check whether it’s online in the Overview. The very first time it starts, it creates your world first, which takes a moment.

Find your server details

You can find the most important details about your server in your game server dashboard:

In the Overview, you can see the server status and your server’s IP address and port, for example 123.45.67.89:27000.
In the Configuration tab, under Startup parameters, you’ll find the server name (default: ZapX Stormforge Server) and the server password.

Info

You join Stormforge servers using their address—the IP address and port. That’s why the address in the Overview is the most important detail. Always include the port, or the game won’t be able to find your server.

Join the server

Start Stormforge and open the section for joining a dedicated server from the main menu.
Enter the IP address and port shown in the Overview.
If you’ve set a server password, enter it too.
Join the server. The game saves the server, so you’ll find it in your recently visited servers list next time.

Password and player count

Password: Set a password for your server in the Server password field. Leave it blank to disable the password, allowing anyone with the address to join.
Player count: Set how many players can be on your server at the same time in the Max. players field. Stormforge allows 1 to 8 players; the default is 8.

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

Common issues and solutions

Connection fails

First, check in the Overview that your server is online, and wait a moment after starting it. Then make sure the address you entered exactly matches the one in the Overview, including the port.

Server is full

If your server is full, no one else can join until a spot opens up. If needed, increase Max. players, up to 8.

Password isn’t accepted

Check that you’ve entered the correct uppercase and lowercase letters. If you changed the password, restart your server for the change to take effect.

Game version doesn’t match

Stormforge is in Early Access and receives frequent updates. Update the game on Steam. If an update has just been released, restart your server so it’s up to date too.

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. 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 your server. Our Server Configuration guide explains how to adjust your world, storms, and other settings. If you have any other questions or need help, our support team is available every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Open the dedicated server section from the Stormforge main menu and enter the IP address and port shown in the Overview. If you’ve set a server password, enter that too.

You can find the IP address and port in your game server’s Overview. Enter them together, for example: 123.45.67.89:27000.

Stormforge allows 1 to 8 players. You can set the player count in the Configuration tab under Startup parameters, in the Max. players field. The default is 8.

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Stormforge: Connect to Your Server

Introduction

Requirements

Find your server details

Join the server

Password and player count

Common issues and solutions

Connection fails

Server is full

Password isn’t accepted

Game version doesn’t match

Still having trouble or need more help?

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Stormforge

Requirements

Find your server details

Join the server

Password and player count

Common issues and solutions

Connection fails

Server is full

Password isn’t accepted

Game version doesn’t match

Still having trouble or need more help?

Conclusion

Game Server

Servers & Hosting

ZAPX

Resources

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