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# How to Join a Windrose Server

Understanding how to join a Windrose server is essential for accessing it and entering a smooth co-op experience on game servers. Players typically connect through direct connect, an invite code, or a public server list, depending on server settings, player count, and whether password protection is enabled. This setup allows friends or random players to join the same world, with the experience shaped by how the dedicated server is hosted and configured.



## Joining Using Direct Connect

* Access your [Apollo Panel](https://control.sparkedhost.us/).

* Start the server.

* Copy the server's IP address.

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/effa1a98-b5c4-4f7c-8ebd-a36db554b0fd.png)

* Open **Windrose** and hit **Play**.

* Click **Connect to server**.

* Choose **Direct IP** and enter your server's IP address and port.

* Hit **Connect via IP**.

## Joining Using an Invite Code

* Access your [Apollo Panel](https://control.sparkedhost.us/).

* Start the server.

* Navigate to the **Startup** tab.

* Find the **Invite Code** field.

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/c53cbaf0-8dc7-4cf1-913f-32be6da72415.png)

* Copy the code.

* Open **Windrose** and hit **Play**.

* Click **Connect to server** and enter the code

* Hit **Find,** then **Connect**.