How To Join Your Astroneer Server

Connecting to your Astroneer dedicated server on Steam is simple! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from configuring your game settings to connecting to your server for the first time.

Before joining your Astroneer server, you’ll need to modify the Engine.ini file on your PC. This is necessary due to compatibility issues with servers hosted using Wine (like ours). If you’re not sure how to do this, please refer to our Getting Started guide for detailed instructions.

Navigate to the Nodecraft Pro Panel for your Astroneer dedicated server.
Start your server.
Find your server's IP address in the Overview tab. It is located in the Server Information area.

Now it's time to add your Astroneer Server to the game's server list!

Launch Astroneer from Steam.
From the main menu, click on the Server List tab.
Click the Add Dedicated Server button.
In the popup window, enter your servers IP address and Port into the Server URL box.
Example: 123.45.67.89:7777 (where 123.45.67.89 is the IP and 7777 is the port).
Assign a name for your server in the Server Nickname box for easy identification. This can be anything you like.
After entering the details, click Add Server. Your server should now appear in your Favorite Servers list.

Note: Some players report that they need to create and join a single-player world first for the server list to update properly.

7. Once your server appears in the list, select it and click Join. If the server has a password, you’ll be prompted to enter it at this stage.
The Join Game button for Astroneer to join a server

After a brief loading screen, you will be connected to the server but remain on the main menu screen. As an Admin/Owner, you’ll see the Server Admin tab, allowing you to configure the server as needed.

To begin playing, navigate to the CO-OP tab and select Join Game. You’ll now begin your descent to the planet on your Astroneer server.

The CO-OP menu for Astroneer, to Join a server

Need Assistance?

If you need further help or run into any issues during the process, don’t hesitate to contact our Support Team for assistance. We’re here to help you, your friends, and your players get the most out of your Astroneer server hosting experience!