{"id":18158,"date":"2026-01-09T16:34:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=18158"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:34:35","slug":"how-to-join-squad-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-join-squad-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Join Squad Server"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Join Your Squad Server<\/h2>\n

Once you have finished configuring your Squad server, the next step is jumping into the action. Finding your server among the thousands of active listings can sometimes be a challenge if you don’t know where to look. Follow this simple guide to start your server and connect to it using the in-game browser.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Start Your Server<\/h3>\n

First, log in to the GGServers Control Panel<\/a>. Navigate to your Squad server dashboard and click the Start<\/strong> button. Wait a few moments for the status indicator to turn green, showing that the server is online.<\/p>\n

\"Starting\n
Click Start to bring your server online.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

Step 2: Open the Squad Server Browser<\/h3>\n

Launch Squad<\/strong> from your Steam library. From the main menu, click on the Servers<\/strong> button to open the server navigation interface.<\/p>\n

\"Squad\n
Select the Servers option from the menu.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

Step 3: Navigate to the Custom Browser<\/h3>\n

Most private or newly created servers will appear under the Custom Browser<\/strong> tab. Click this tab at the top of the server list.<\/p>\n

\"Navigating<\/figure>\n

Step 4: Adjust Your Filters<\/h3>\n

If your server is brand new and has no players yet, it might be hidden by default filters. Ensure that you check the box for Show Empty Servers<\/strong> so your instance appears in the list.<\/p>\n

\"Enabling\n
Make sure “Show Empty” is selected.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

Step 5: Search and Join<\/h3>\n

In the search field, type the Server Name<\/strong> you configured in your settings. Once your server appears in the results, click on it and then click the Join Server<\/strong> button at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n

\"Searching<\/figure>\n
\"Clicking\n
Select your server and click Join.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

You are now ready to play! If your server does not appear after following these steps, or if you need help with technical issues, please contact us at GGServers Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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