How do I connect to my Astroneer server?
Ready to explore the solar system with your friends? Joining your new Astroneer dedicated server is quick and easy using your AleForge connection details.
Platform Note: Steam and PlayStation players can instantly connect to our global hosting network using the server’s IP address and port. Xbox and Microsoft Store versions are restricted by Microsoft and can only join servers hosted by System Era’s preferred partners.
Before you begin
Section titled “Before you begin”- Ensure your Astroneer server is started and has fully finished its boot sequence in the AleForge Panel.
- If you secured your universe with a join password, have it ready. See How do I set an Astroneer server password?.
Connecting to your server
Section titled “Connecting to your server”- Log into the AleForge Panel and select your Astroneer server.
- Navigate to the Network tab and copy your server’s IP and port. You will enter them together as a single address (for example,
203.0.113.10:8777). - Launch Astroneer on your PC or PlayStation.
- Open the in-game Server List.
- Click Add Dedicated Server.
- In the Server URL field, paste the IP and port you copied from the Network tab.
- In the Server Nickname field, type a name you will easily recognize (like “AleForge Co-op”). This label is only visible locally on your own machine.
- Click Add Server.
- Select your newly added universe under Favorite Servers and click Join.
- If your server has a password, enter it when prompted.
- Finally, open the Co-op menu and choose Join Game to drop into the world!
(Reminder: The IP address shown above is just an example. Always use the unique IP and port found on your own AleForge Network page.)
If the server does not appear
Section titled “If the server does not appear”Having trouble finding your server? Completely quit Astroneer, relaunch the game, and try adding the server address once more. If the Favorite Servers list is still empty, load into any single-player save, return to the main menu, and try adding the dedicated server again.
If your connection is still failing or timing out, check out our full troubleshooting guide: Astroneer server not showing or unable to connect.