---
title: "How To Join Your Core Keeper Server"
description: "Information on How To Join Your Core Keeper Server"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/415-how-to-join-your-core-keeper-server
collection: "Core Keeper"
updated: 2026-06-10
language: en
---

# How To Join Your Core Keeper Server

Information on How To Join Your Core Keeper Server

## Summary

Joining a Core Keeper multiplayer server is quick and easy! Instead of using IP addresses, Core Keeper connects players through a simple, customizable **Game ID**. Whether you’re playing with friends or joining a public community server, this guide will show you how to connect using your Game ID.

### Joining Your Core Keeper Server

You can connect to your Core Keeper server using the **Game ID** found in your server files or console.

> **Info:** You can also check out our guide on [Customizing Your Core Keeper Game ID](https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/410-customizing-your-core-keeper-game-id.md).

1.  Log in to the **ChipHead Panel**.
    
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2.  Copy your **Game ID** from one of the following locations:
    
    -   **Server Console:** When your server starts, the Game ID will appear in the console output.
        
    -   **Configuration Files:** Navigate to **Game Config** > **Server Properties** > then in the **</>Raw** section find the field `"gameId":` to find your Game ID.
        
3.  Launch **Core Keeper** on your computer.
    
4.  On the main menu, click **Join Game**.
    
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5.  Paste your **Game ID** into the field and click **Join**.
    
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> **Success:** That’s it! You’ll now be connected to your Core Keeper server and ready to explore the underground world with your friends.