{"id":18600,"date":"2026-02-13T17:21:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T17:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18600"},"modified":"2026-02-13T17:21:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T17:21:24","slug":"how-to-join-barotrauma-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-join-barotrauma-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to join Barotrauma Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Join Your Barotrauma Server via Direct IP<\/h2>\n<p>Navigating the frozen oceans of Europa is easier when you can connect to your crew instantly. While the global lobby is an option, using the <strong>Direct Join<\/strong> method with your server&#8217;s IP address is the most reliable way to bypass browser lag and find your submarine. Follow the steps below to connect to your GGServers instance.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Access the Panel<\/h3>\n<p>Log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/\">GGServers Control Panel<\/a> and select your Barotrauma server. Your connection details are located on the main dashboard.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Start the Server<\/h3>\n<p>Ensure your server is powered on before trying to join. Click the green <strong>Start<\/strong> button and wait for the status to change to &#8220;Running.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"110\" class=\"wp-image-18605\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-39-1024x110.png\" alt=\"Start Barotrauma Server\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-39-1024x110.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-39-300x32.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-39-768x82.png 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-39-50x5.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-39-60x6.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-39-100x11.png 100w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-39.png 1223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The server must be active to accept incoming connections.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Copy the IP<\/h3>\n<p>Locate the <strong>Connection Info<\/strong> field. Copy the numerical IP address and port (e.g., <code>103.195.100.144:27015<\/code>). You will need this full string to find your sub.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"206\" height=\"32\" class=\"wp-image-18606\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-40.png\" alt=\"Copy Barotrauma IP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-40.png 206w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-40-50x8.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-40-60x9.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-40-100x16.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Navigate to the Server Browser<\/h3>\n<p>Launch Barotrauma. From the main menu, click on <strong>Multiplayer<\/strong> and then select <strong>Server Browser<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"266\" height=\"96\" class=\"wp-image-18607\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-41.png\" alt=\"Barotrauma Server Browser\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-41.png 266w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-41-50x18.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-41-60x22.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-41-100x36.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enter the Multiplayer menu to find the connection options.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Select Direct Join<\/h3>\n<p>In the Server Browser window, click the <strong>Direct Join<\/strong> button located at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"71\" class=\"wp-image-18608\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-42.png\" alt=\"Barotrauma Direct Join Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-42.png 649w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-42-300x33.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-42-50x5.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-42-60x7.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-42-100x11.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Paste the IP and Join<\/h3>\n<p>Paste your server&#8217;s IP address and port into the input box. Click the <strong>Join<\/strong> button to establish the connection.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"539\" class=\"wp-image-18609\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43.png\" alt=\"Paste Barotrauma IP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43.png 740w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43-50x36.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43-60x44.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43-100x73.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Confirm and Favorite<\/h3>\n<p>Once the server appears, click <strong>Join<\/strong> again to enter the lobby. You can also use the <strong>Add to Favorites<\/strong> feature here to ensure the server is saved for your next dive.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"136\" class=\"wp-image-18610\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-44.png\" alt=\"Final Join Confirmation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-44.png 406w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-44-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-44-50x17.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-44-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-44-100x33.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Confirm the connection to start your campaign.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p>Dive deeper with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/barotrauma-server-hosting\">Barotrauma server hosting at GGServers<\/a><\/strong>. Our premium network and NVMe storage ensure your crew experiences no lag while battling the terrors of the deep!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon\"><strong>If you encounter a &#8220;Connection Failed&#8221; error or can&#8217;t find your server in the browser, please contact us at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">GGServers Support<\/a><strong>. Our team is available 24\/7 to help!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Join Your Barotrauma Server via Direct IP Navigating the frozen oceans of Europa is easier when you can connect to your crew instantly. 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