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title: How to join your Minecraft server
description: Learn how to join your Nodecraft hosted Minecraft server!
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/minecraft/general/how-to-join-your-minecraft-server"
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published: "2018-05-18T21:54:13.299Z"
updated: "2021-07-08T18:02:00.000Z"
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# How to join your Minecraft server

Learn how to join your Nodecraft hosted Minecraft server!

This guide walks you through how to join your Minecraft server using either the numeric IP address or the host name provided by your server panel.

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## Locate Your Server Info

1. Log in to your Nodecraft panel.
2. Navigate to your Minecraft server.
3. Open the **Minecraft Server Panel**.
4. In the **Overview** section, locate the **Host Name** or **Numeric IP**.
5. Copy one of these—either can be used to connect.

![ip and hostname for server](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/746x307/68a97077b4/server_infomation_mc.png/m/)

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## Connect via "Add Server" Option

1. Launch **Minecraft**.
2. Click **Multiplayer**.
3. Click **Add Server**.

![add server to mc](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1870x976/86479f752a/mutliplayer_mc_tab.png/m/1000x0/smart)4. Enter a name for the server (this can be anything).

5. Paste the **IP address or Host Name** into the **Server Address** field.

6.Click **Done**.

![add your mc server](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1077x949/2f460f3ab2/add_server_mc.png/m/1000x0/smart)

7. Select the server from the list and click **Join Server**.

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## Connect via "Direct Connect" Option

1. Launch **Minecraft**.
2. Click **Multiplayer**.
3. Click **Direct Connect**.
4. Enter the **IP address or Host Name** in the **Server Address** field.
5. Click **Join Server**.

![how to direct connect](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1010x856/98506b151e/direct_connect_mc.png/m/1000x0/smart)

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## Troubleshooting Tips

- Make sure your server is running and shows **Online** in green in the panel.
- If you're using a modded server, launch Minecraft using the same **modpack** via a launcher like **CurseForge**.
- If you're having trouble joining through **Add Server**, try using **Direct Connect** instead.
- Ensure the **Minecraft version** and **modpack version** (if applicable) match those installed on the server.

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## Conclusion

You can join your Minecraft server using either the numeric IP or DNS host name through the **Multiplayer** menu. Whether you use **Add Server** or **Direct Connect**, just be sure all versions match and your server is online.

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## Need Help?

If you run into issues, our support team is ready to assist you!

Use the support widget on our website or visit the **[Nodecraft Support Center](https://nodecraft.com/support)**.