How to Join a Windrose Server

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This guide explains how to connect to a Windrose dedicated server and play with friends.

Joining a Windrose Server

Windrose uses an invite code system as the primary way to connect players to servers.

Using an Invite Code

  1. Open Windrose
  2. From the main menu, select Multiplayer or Join Server
  3. Enter the server's Invite Code
    • Example: d6221bb7
    • Invite codes are at least 6 characters long and are case-sensitive
    • Allowed characters: 0-9, a-z, A-Z
  4. If the server is password-protected, enter the password when prompted
  5. Click Connect or Join

Where to find the invite code:

  • Survival Servers customers: Your invite code is displayed in the control panel under your server details. The invite code is generated after the server starts for the first time — it won't appear until the server has finished registering.
  • Self-hosted servers: The invite code is set in your ServerDescription.json config file. See Windrose Server Configuration Guide for details.

What You'll Need

To join a Windrose server, you need:

  • Windrose installed via Steam
  • A Steam account (logged in)
  • Invite code provided by the server owner

Finding Servers to Join

Troubleshooting Connection Problems

"Connection Timed Out" or "Cannot Connect"

  • Check the invite code — Make sure you typed it correctly (codes are case-sensitive)
  • Server might be offline — Contact the server owner to confirm it's running
  • Firewall blocking connection — Temporarily disable your firewall to test
  • Server is still starting — Windrose servers need a moment to register after starting. Wait a minute and try again.

"Version Mismatch" or "Incompatible Version"

Windrose requires the client (your game) and server to be on the same version. If you see this error:

  • Update your game — Open Steam and check for Windrose updates
  • Wait for server update — The server owner may need to update their server
  • Check announcements — Server owners often post when they're updating

"Connection Refused"

This usually means:

  • The server isn't running
  • The port isn't open on the server's firewall
  • The server has reached its maximum player count

Lag or High Ping

  • Server location — Choose servers closer to your geographic location for lower latency
  • Your internet connection — Test your connection speed and stability
  • Too many players — Some servers may be running at capacity

Playing on a Local Network (LAN)

If you want to join a server running on another computer in your home, the server still needs to be set up with an invite code. Connect using the invite code — LAN connections don't require port forwarding since you're on the same network.

See Also

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