---
title: "How to join a Team Fortress 2 Server"
description: "Information on how to Join a Team Fortress 2 Server"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/230-how-to-join-a-team-fortress-2-server
collection: "Team Fortress 2"
updated: 2026-06-13
language: en
---

# How to join a Team Fortress 2 Server

Information on how to Join a Team Fortress 2 Server

## Summary

Team Fortress 2 is a fast-paced online shooter where teams compete in a variety of game modes. Players can customize their playstyles through unique classes and even trade or sell items in the in-game marketplace. Connecting to your TF2 server through the Steam client makes joining quick and easy — and lets you favourite your server for faster access in the future.

## How to Join a Team Fortress 2 Server

1.  Log in to the ChipHead Control Panel.
    
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2.  Copy your server’s IP address and port from **General** \> **Dashboard**.
    
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3.  In the Steam client, go to **View > Servers**, then select the **Favorites** tab.
    
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4.  Click the **Add a Server** button in the bottom-right corner.
    
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5.  Enter your server’s IP address and port in the field provided.
    
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6.  Once added, select your server from the list and click **Connect** to join.
    
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> **Success:** Your Team Fortress 2 server will now appear in your Steam Favorites list, allowing you to connect instantly whenever you want to play.