# How to Join a Terraria Server
Connecting to a custom Terraria server is simple. This guide will walk you through the process of joining using the server's **IP Address** and **Port**.
## Step-by-Step Connection Guide
- Launch Terraria from your Steam client.
- Select **Multiplayer** from the main menu, then choose **Join via IP**.
- Select the character you want to play with.
- Enter the **Server IP Address** of your lobby. (e.g. `192.168.1.150` or `127.0.0.1`)
- Enter the **Port** number (by default, Terraria uses `7777`).
- Click **Connect** and input the server password if one was set.
> [!TIP]
> Always verify that your server is online and running before attempting to connect. You can check the server status page inside your [Lobby Maker Dashboard](/my-game-servers).
> [!NOTE]
> If you encounter a `Connection Timeout` error, ensure that your firewall is not blocking outbound connections on Port `7777` and that you copied the correct IP.