How to Join Your StarRupture Dedicated Server

StarRupture uses Epic Online Services (EOS) for multiplayer. To connect to a dedicated server you must use the game’s Dedicated Server connection option and join using your IP:Port.

What You’ll Need

  • Your server IP Address and Port
  • Your server password (Instructions to set in step 1 below)

You can find your server connection details in your GG Host Game Panel:


StarRupture Instructions

Step 1: Set Your Server Password

Before anyone can join the server, the server password must be created.

  1. In our game panel. navigate to Set Admin and Player Passwords
  2. Enter an Admin Password (at least 6 characters long)
  3. Enter a Player Password. Can be left empty.
  4. Click Execute.
  5. Our Game Panel will create the necessary Password.json and PlayerPassword.json files with the password already encrypted.
  6. Restart the server so the new passwords are applied.

StarRupture - Set Password (Admin and Player)

Step 2: Set your Save folder name

After the password is set, you can set your Save folder name. It is recommended to stop the server first, before following these steps.

  1. In the Game Panel, click Configuration Files
  2. Next to DSSettings.txt click on Config Editor
  3. Tick StartNewGame
  4. Enter a name for your folder in New Save Folder Name
  5. Optional: Adjust the auto-save frequency (in seconds)
  6. Click Save & Exit
  7. Start up the server.

StarRupture - Create new Save Folder

Step 3: Join Your Server (Players)

After the passwords and Save folder name is set, you need to join the server for the first time

  1. From the Main Menu, click Join Game.
  2. Open the Dedicated Server tab.
  3. Enter the server IP:Port.
  4. Enter the PLAYER password (if set in Step 1).
  5. Click Connect.
  6. Once connected, and you've selected a character, press Escape to open the menu, then click Save. 
  7. This will now create the Save folder with the name you selected in Step 2

✅ Once the game is created, other players can join the server.

StarRupture - How to join as player

Finding Your Server IP and Port

  1. Log into your GG Host Client Area
  2. Select your StarRupture service
  3. Your IP:Port is displayed in the server details section

Troubleshooting

Can’t Connect to the Server

  • Confirm the server is Started / Online in the control panel
  • Double-check you entered the correct IP:Port
  • Verify the password is correct
  • Restart the server from the control panel and try again

Password Issues

  • The in-game StarRupture Manage Server feature is disabled due to this vulnerability. You need to set your password as per Step 1 above.
  • Password.json is located in the root of your server directory.

“Server Not Visible” / No Server Browser Entry

This is expected behavior:

  • StarRupture uses EOS, not Steam networking.
  • You must join using Join Game → Dedicated Server, not a typical server browser.
  • Use direct IP:Port connection.

Need Help?

If you’re still having trouble joining, open a support ticket and include:

  • Your server IP:Port
  • A screenshot of any error message
  • Your local region and the approximate time you tried connecting

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