How to connect to your PlayNHost server (all games) Print

This article explains how players can connect to your PlayNHost server using the IP and port shown in your service details. The steps apply to most games we host.

1. Find your server’s IP and port

1. Log in to the Client Area at https://playnhost.com/billing.
2. Go to Services → My Services (or similar) and open the server you want players to join.
3. On the Product Details page, note the IP / Hostname and Port.
4. You can also find these in the Game Panel at https://panel.playnhost.com on the server’s main page.

Players will usually connect using IP:Port, for example 123.45.67.89:27015.

2. Connect from Steam-based games (Rust, ARK, 7 Days to Die, etc.)

For many Steam games, there are two common methods: the in-game server browser and the Steam “Direct Connect” dialog.

Method A – In-game server browser

1. Start the game on your PC.
2. Open the game’s Server Browser or Multiplayer menu.
3. Look for a Direct Connect, IP or Favorites tab.
4. Enter your server’s IP and Port exactly as shown in your service details.
5. Save or add to favourites if available, then join the server.

Method B – Steam “Servers” list

6. Close the game (if open).
7. Open the Steam client.
8. Go to the top menu and click View → Servers.
9. In the Servers window, go to the Favorites tab.
10. Click Add a Server.
11. Enter your server address as IP:Port (for example, 123.45.67.89:27015).
12. Click Add this address to favorites, then select the server and click Connect.

3. Connect from games with a direct IP field (e.g. Project Zomboid, Palworld, etc.)

1. Start the game and go to Multiplayer or Join Server.
2. Look for a field labelled IP, Address or Server Address.
3. Enter the IP/Hostname exactly as shown in your service details.
4. If there is a separate Port field, enter your server port number.
5. If there is a Password field, enter the server password if you configured one.
6. Click Join / Connect.

4. Connect to a Minecraft server

1. Open the Minecraft client.
2. Click Multiplayer → Add Server.
3. In Server Name, type anything you like (for example, My PlayNHost Server).
4. In Server Address, enter:
   • IP:Port (for example, 123.45.67.89:25565), or
   • Just the hostname if you have set up a custom domain that points to your server.
5. Click Done, select the server in the list and click Join Server.

5. Common connection issues

• Timed out / cannot reach server
  Make sure the server is actually running in the Game Panel, the IP/port are correct, and players are using the right game version.
• Wrong version
  Check that your server’s game version matches the version players are using. Update either the server or client if needed.
• Password or whitelist issues
  If your server has a password or whitelist, make sure players are using the correct password and have been allowed or added.

If you have followed these steps and players still cannot connect, read our “Players can’t join my server – basic connection checks” article or open a ticket from Support → Submit a Ticket in the Client Area with your IP, port and a description of the problem.