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# RAGE:MP Server Not Showing in the Server List (Masterlist)

> RAGE:MP server not showing in the masterlist? Set announce to true in conf.json, check it is running on ports 22005 and 22006, or join with Direct Connect.

A RAGE:MP server only appears in the launcher's server list (the masterlist) when `"announce": true` is set in `conf.json`. Your FREAKHOSTING server starts with `"announce": false`, so it is hidden until you change it. Open **Files**, edit `conf.json`, set `"announce": true`, save and restart. You can always join without the list through **Direct Connect** with your address, for example `203.0.113.10:22005`.

| Check | Where | Expected |
| - | - | - |
| `announce` | `conf.json` in **Files** | `true` |
| Server running | **Console** | No errors, scripts loaded |
| Game port | Your server's address | 22005 (UDP and TCP) |
| Download port | Game port + 1 | 22006 (HTTP) |
| `bind` | `conf.json` | `"0.0.0.0"` |

## How to get your server into the list

**1. Turn on announce**

Click **Files**, open `conf.json` and set `"announce": true`. Click **Save Content**.

**2. Check the name**

Give the server a clear `name` so players can find it, with tags in brackets, for example `"My Server [RP]"`.

**3. Restart**

[Restart the server](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md) and watch the [console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md) until it has started without errors.

**4. Search the Servers tab**

In the RAGE Multiplayer launcher, open **Servers** and search for your name. If it isn't there yet, refresh the list again shortly.

## Other reasons a server is missing

* **The server is offline or crashed.** A script error can stop it during start-up. Read the console, fix the error and start again.
* **`bind` was changed.** Keep `"bind": "0.0.0.0"`. Another value can stop players and the masterlist from reaching the server.
* **`conf.json` is not valid JSON.** A missing comma stops the server reading your settings. Check the console and use the file's **History** to restore a working version.
* **Your search is too narrow.** Search for one distinctive word from the name.

## How to join without the list

In the launcher, open **Direct Connect** and enter your server address with the game port, for example `203.0.113.10:22005`. This works whether or not `announce` is on, which is useful for private or test servers.

## Frequently asked questions

### What ports does a RAGE:MP server need?

The game port, 22005 by default (UDP and TCP), and the next port, 22006, for the HTTP server that sends client packages. Both are set up on your server already.

### Can I hide my server from the list?

Yes. Set `"announce": false`. Players then need your address to join with **Direct Connect**.

### Why do players see my server but can't load in?

That is usually a client package download problem on port 22006. See [client packages not downloading](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/rage-multiplayer/rage-multiplayer-client-packages-not-downloading.md).

## Related guides

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

> [card] [conf.json explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/rage-multiplayer/server-config-conf-json.md)
>
> announce, name, language and url.

> [card] [Getting started](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/rage-multiplayer/getting-started-with-your-rage-multiplayer-server.md)
>
> First setup and joining.

> [card] [Client packages not downloading](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/rage-multiplayer/rage-multiplayer-client-packages-not-downloading.md)
>
> Stuck on "Loading files".

> [card] [DDoS filters](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/firewall/how-to-apply-ddos-filters.md)
>
> Firewall settings for your IP.

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>
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**Last Updated:** November 2026


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