How to direct connect

Introduction

This guide teaches you how to direct connect to your server. If you prefer to join publically and allow others to join easily then click here.

Reading time: 2min

Prerequisites / Disclaimers

  • Access to the World at War and Plutonium client

  • Your dedicated server is online and working

  • You understand how to copy the server IP address - Learn more

Purpose

To direct connect in-game in order to play privately with mates.

Procedure

  1. Start your server if it is not already started.

  2. Copy the ip address to your clipboard, in this example we are using:

    Click the IP address to copy it

    Click the IP address to copy it


  3. Launch T4 via Plutonium.

    Example of T4 on the launcher

    Example of T4 on the launcher


  4. Once in the game menu press the Console key. By default this is ~.

  5. You should see an additional menu appear across the top of the game menu.

    Example of console

    Example of console


  6. Type in connect {YOURIPADDRESS} for example connect 12.345.678.99:0987.

    Example of connecting directly

    Example of connecting directly


  7. Hit enter key

  8. You should see the game begin to load in, enjoy! ⭐

Want to play with bots?

Don’t want an empty server? Follow this guide that teaches you how to easily add bots into your server and configure them.

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