Knowledgebase Stardew Valley How to Join Your Stardew Valley Server

How to Join Your Stardew Valley Server

Connecting to your Stardew Valley server takes less than a minute once you know where to look. This guide covers finding your server's connection details and joining through the in-game Co-op menu.

Step 1: Find Your Server's Connection Address

Your server's connection address is shown right on your MintServers panel - you'll need it to connect.

  1. Log into your MintServers dashboard and open your Stardew Valley game panel.
  2. On the Console tab, note the address shown near the top of the page (formatted as address:port, e.g. 15.235.165.191:25916).
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Step 2: Join From the Co-op Menu

With your connection details in hand, joining is just a few clicks in-game.

  1. Launch Stardew Valley and choose Co-op from the title screen instead of New or Load.
  2. Stardew Valley title screen with Co-op option
  3. Click Join LAN Game.
  4. Join LAN Game option in the Co-op menu
  5. Enter your server's connection address from Step 1 (the full address:port value) and click OK.
  6. Server address entry field

🛠️ Troubleshooting Connection Issues

  • Can't connect: Double-check you copied the full address exactly, including the colon and port number, with no extra spaces.
  • Connection times out: Make sure your server shows as fully Started on the panel - a stopped or still-starting server won't accept connections.
  • Still stuck: Stardew Valley's direct-IP multiplayer runs over UDP, so check that your antivirus or router isn't blocking outbound UDP traffic.
  • Everyone connecting needs their own legitimate copy of Stardew Valley on PC (Steam or GOG).

That's it - you'll land right on the farm. If you're bringing over an existing single-player save instead of starting fresh, check out our Upload an Existing Save guide first. If you run into any trouble connecting, no worries! Just open a support ticket and our team will get you online.

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