Fix Squad Dedicated Server Not Showing in the Browser
server not showingnot in browserfailed to connectA Squad dedicated server that won't list is almost always ports or a missing server license token. Here's the fix, plus the reliable direct-connect.
Open the right ports
Squad needs a few UDP ports plus a query port. Open/forward these to the server:
7787/udp game
7788/udp game (secondary)
27165/udp query
27165/tcp RCON (if used)Set the server licensing token
Modern Squad dedicated servers require a free server-owner license token from the Offworld owner portal. Without it the server may run but not list publicly. Generate one and add it to your config.
Connect directly
Skip the browser: open the in-game console (~) and use the connect command with your IP and game port:
open server-ip:7787New servers can take a few minutes to appear, and browser filters (mod, ping, region) hide many. If ports and the license are set, wait or connect directly.
Open 7787-7788/udp + 27165 query, set the license token, and use "open ip:port" to connect directly.
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Frequently asked questions
What ports does a Squad server use?
UDP 7787 and 7788 for the game, plus 27165 for the query (and TCP 27165 for RCON if enabled). All must be open and forwarded for the server to be reachable and listed.
Why does my Squad server run but not list?
Usually a missing server-owner license token, or the query port being blocked. Generate the free license from the owner portal and make sure the query port (27165) is open.
How do I connect to a Squad server by IP?
Open the console with the ~ key and type: open server-ip:7787 (using your game port). This bypasses the in-game browser entirely.
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