How to Connect to Your Squad Server

Once your Squad server is up and running, the next step is getting yourself and your players connected. This guide walks you through exactly where to find your server's connection details in the RiverHosting panel and how to join using the in-game server browser.

Before you start

• Your Squad server must be started. If it is still installing or shows as offline, wait for it to reach a running state before trying to connect.
• Make sure you have Squad installed and up to date through Steam.
• You will need your server's IP address and game port, both of which are available in the RiverHosting panel.

1. Find your server's connection details

Your server's IP address and port are listed on the Network page in the RiverHosting panel.

1. Log in to the RiverHosting panel at panel.riverhosting.com.
2. Click on your Squad server from the server list.
3. In the left-hand menu, click Network.
4. You will see your server's IP address and the game port listed here. Make a note of both, as you will need them to connect directly in Squad.

2. Connect to your server from inside Squad

Squad lets you connect directly to a server using its IP address and port. This is the fastest and most reliable method.

1. Open Squad and reach the main menu.
2. Click Browse Servers at the top of the screen.
3. In the server browser, look for the Direct Connect option. It is usually a button in the bottom-left or bottom area of the server browser window.
4. Enter your server's IP address and game port in the format IP:Port, for example 123.45.67.89:7787.
5. If you have set a password on your server, you will be prompted to enter it before joining.
6. Click Connect and Squad will place you directly into your server.

3. Find your server in the in-game server browser

If you would prefer players to search for your server by name rather than connecting directly, they can use the Squad server browser to find it.

1. Open Squad and click Browse Servers.
2. In the search bar at the top of the browser, type the name of your server.
3. Your server should appear in the results. Click it and then click Join.

4. Set up a custom subdomain for easier joining

If you would like players to connect using a memorable address instead of a raw IP and port, you can set up a custom subdomain through the RiverHosting panel.

1. In the left-hand menu of your server page, click Subdomain Manager.
2. Choose a subdomain name and select one of the available base domains: playriver.net, playminecraft.pro, or playriver.xyz.
3. Save your subdomain. Once it is active, players can use it as the address when connecting directly in Squad, though they will still need to include the port number.

Troubleshooting

• Server does not appear in the browser: Make sure your server is fully started and has been running for a few minutes. It can take a short time for it to register with the Steam server list.
• Connection timed out: Double-check the IP address and port from the Network page. A single digit wrong will result in a failed connection.
• Wrong password error: If your server has a password set, confirm it in the Server Config page in the panel. Passwords are case-sensitive.
• Server shows as offline in the panel: Click the start button on your server's main page and wait for the status to change to running before trying to connect again.
• Players can connect but you cannot: Try restarting your local network connection or checking whether a firewall on your computer is blocking Squad's network traffic.

Need help?

If you are still having trouble connecting to your Squad server, the RiverHosting support team is ready to help you get things sorted.