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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Join a BeamMP Server (Server List and Direct Connect)

> Join a BeamMP server from the BeamMP launcher: search the server list by name, or use Direct Connect with the IP and port shown in the FREAKHOSTING panel.

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.

| Difficulty | Time | Works on | You need |
| - | - | - | - |
| Beginner | 2 minutes | Every BeamMP server | BeamNG.drive and the BeamMP launcher |

## Before you start

* Install BeamNG.drive and the BeamMP launcher from [beammp.com](https://beammp.com).
* Find your server's address: open your server in the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com) and click **Network** to see its IP and port. The port is your server's own port, not a fixed BeamMP number.

## 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](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/beammp/beammp-server-not-showing-in-list.md).

## 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.

## 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](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/beammp/optimizing-bandwidth-for-beammp.md).

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### 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.

### 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**.

### Is there a password to join?

No. BeamMP servers have no join password. See [private servers](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/beammp/setting-a-private-server-password.md).

## Related guides

> [card] [BeamMP server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/beammp/beammp-server-hosting-guide.md)
>
> Every BeamMP page in one place.

> [card] [Not showing in the list](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/beammp/beammp-server-not-showing-in-list.md)
>
> Get your server listed.

> [card] [Private server](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/beammp/setting-a-private-server-password.md)
>
> Hide your server from the list.

> [card] [Getting started](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/beammp/getting-started-with-your-beammp-server.md)
>
> Set up your server.

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> [!NOTE]
>
> **Checked against the [official BeamMP documentation](https://docs.beammp.com/server/create-a-server)** 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


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