How to Join Your Abiotic Factor Server

There is no documented input field for a direct connection via IP address inside the game for Abiotic Factor. You either find your server through the in-game server browser or add it to your Steam favorites.

Find connection details

Via the in-game server browser

1. Start Abiotic Factor
   Launch the game and wait for the main menu to load.

2. Open the server list
   Select Join a Server in the main menu. Depending on the version you only reach that entry after starting the game via Enter the Facility.

3. Show dedicated servers
   Enable the Show Dedicated option in the filters. Without this filter, dedicated servers are not listed.

4. Search for your server
   Enter the name of your server in the search bar.

5. Refresh the list
   Refresh the server list so the server is queried again.

6. Join
   Select your server from the list and click on Join. If a server password is set, you are asked for it now.

Via Steam favorites

1. Open Steam
   Close Abiotic Factor and open the Steam client.

2. Open the server browser
   Click on View in the top left and select Servers or Game Servers.

3. Add the server
   Switch to the Favorites tab and click on Add a Server.

4. Enter the server address
   Enter the IP address and the Game Port of your server, separated by a colon:

   <IP address>:<Game Port>
   

5. Refresh the list
   Click on Refresh so Steam queries the server.

6. Join
   Select the server in your favorites list and click on Connect. Steam starts Abiotic Factor and connects you to the server.

Which ports does Abiotic Factor use?