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To join a BeamMP server, start BeamNG.drive through the BeamMP launcher and open the multiplayer menu. Search the server list for the server’s name, or open Direct Connect and enter the IP address and port shown in the FREAKHOSTING Game Panel, for example 203.0.113.10:10999. Mods the server uses download automatically while you join.

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Before you start

  • Install BeamNG.drive and the BeamMP launcher from beammp.com.
  • Find your server’s address: open your server in the Game Panel and click Network to see its IP and port. The port is your server’s own port, not a fixed BeamMP number.

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How to join from the server list

1

Start BeamMP

Open the BeamMP launcher. It starts BeamNG.drive with multiplayer.
2

Open the server list

Open the multiplayer menu in BeamNG.drive.
3

Search for the name

Type part of the Server Name into the search box and pick the server.
A server only appears in the list when it has a valid auth key and Private is off. If you can’t find it, see server not showing in the list.

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How to join with Direct Connect

1

Open Direct Connect

In the BeamMP multiplayer menu, open the Direct Connect tab.
2

Enter the address

Enter the IP address and the port from the panel, for example IP 203.0.113.10 and port 10999.
3

Connect

Connect and wait while the game downloads the server’s mods and loads the map.
Direct Connect works for private servers too. That is the usual way to join a server with Private switched on.

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Why does joining take a long time?

Every .zip in the server’s Resources/Client folder downloads to each player on their first join. Large maps and vehicle packs take longer. Owners can keep the folder lean; see optimise bandwidth.

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Frequently asked questions

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Can I join a BeamMP server without an account?

Servers can allow guests. If the owner set AllowGuests = false, you need to log in to a BeamMP account.

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Do I need the same mods as the server?

No manual install is needed for normal mods. The server sends them when you join. Protected mods are the exception: the owner has to tell you where to get them.

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Why can I join by IP but not find the server in the list?

The server is private or its auth key is not accepted. The owner should check Private and Authentication Key on Startup.

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Is there a password to join?

No. BeamMP servers have no join password. See private servers.

BeamMP server guide

Every BeamMP page in one place.

Not showing in the list

Get your server listed.

Private server

Hide your server from the list.

Getting started

Set up your server.
Checked against the official BeamMP documentation on 3 November 2026, with the address and folders from our Game Panel (BeamMP Server v3.9.3).

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Last Updated: November 2026