How to Join Your Core Keeper Server

You can join your Core Keeper server in two ways: directly via the IP address and Game Port or via the Game ID. We recommend connecting via IP and port — in our experience, the Game ID frequently causes connection problems.

Find connection details

Note

You can find the IP address and the Game Port of your server in the dashboard of your server under the overview. The Game ID is printed in the server console at startup.

Via IP and port (recommended)

1. Start Core Keeper
   Launch Core Keeper.

2. Open Join Game
   Click on Co-op and select Join Game.

3. Select character
   Select your character.

4. Switch to IP connection
   Click the arrow next to Join with Game ID and select Join with IP.

5. Enter connection details
   Enter the IP address and the Game Port of your server in the respective fields. If your server has a password, enter it in the field below.

   Example

   IP address: 123.45.67.89
   Port: 27015

6. Connect
   Click Join to connect to the server.

Via Game ID

Warning

Connecting via the Game ID goes through the Steam relay network and fails more often. Only use this method if connecting via IP and port is not possible.

1. Start Core Keeper
   Launch Core Keeper.

2. Open Join Game
   Click on Co-op and select Join Game.

3. Select character
   Select your character.

4. Enter Game ID
   Enter the Game ID of your server in the input field.

5. Connect
   Click Join to connect to the server.