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title: How to Join Your Renown Server
description: Learn how to join your Renown Server via the in-game server browser or direct connecting with IP address and port.
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/renown/how-to-join-your-renown-server"
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published: "2025-09-24T14:57:59.053Z"
updated: "2025-09-24T14:57:59.002Z"
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# How to Join Your Renown Server

Learn how to join your Renown Server via the in-game server browser or direct connecting with IP address and port.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to connect to your Renown server using the server browser in game.

## Connect via "Browse Games" Option

1. Ensure your** server is online**, and you've given it a recognisable name in the configuration settings (see [How to Name Your Renown Server](/support/games/renown/how-to-change-the-server-name-on-renown-servers)).
2. **Launch **Renown.
3. Click **Play**.
4. FIRST **change the server type** in the bottom left to Community. We've noticed if it is already on community, you will have to choose a different option and hit refresh, then change it back to community and follow these steps.
5. **Hit refresh** - now you should see a list of Community servers instead of Official Servers.
6. Type the name of your server in the **Search **field to quickly find yours
7. **Double click** to Join
8. If you have [set a password on your Renown server](/support/games/renown/how-to-use-a-password-with-your-renown-server), you will have to enter it at this time.

  ![Game interface showing server selection menu with filters for game mode, name, and region. Options for server type and connection at the bottom.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/2560x1440/d3dc6b3d46/join-server-renown.png/m/1000x0/smart)

## Connect via IP Address

1. Log in to your Nodecraft **dashboard**.
2. Navigate to your Renown server.
3. **Click on the gear icon** that might say Panel to open the Renown server control panel.
4. In the **Overview section**, locate the **Host Name or Numeric IP** in the **Server Information** block.
5. **Copy** the IP address and notate the Port. Renown does not accept DNS hostname at this time.
6. Make sure you have **turned your server online** in the top left of the control panel.  
  ![Server dashboard showing online status, server info with IP and port, performance graph, and navigation menu on the left.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1805x755/6bc4ef200c/renown-server-info.png/m/1000x0/smart)
7. **Launch** Renown
8. Click **Play**
9. In the bottom center, **click the arrow **to change "Connect" to "Direct"
10. Click on **Direct**
11. **Paste** the server IP and enter the Port from your Nodecraft control panel. If you set a server password, enter it here as well.
12. Hit **connect**.  
  ![Dark-themed game server selection screen with a pop-up window titled "Insert Information" in the center. Options for settings and connection.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/2560x1440/d4be5af3f8/renown-direct-connect.png/m/1000x0/smart)

## Troubleshooting Tips

Ensure your server is running and displays 'Online' in green on the panel.

## Conclusion

You can join your Renown server more than one way, but at this time joining by IP is broken in game, so we recommend setting a good server name and using the steps above to find it in the server browser.

## 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).