Fix Terraria Server "Can't Connect" (Vanilla & tModLoader)
can't connectversion mismatchtModLoader mods differTerraria connection trouble is usually the port, or — on tModLoader — a version/mod mismatch. Here's the fix for both.
Open the port
Terraria uses a single TCP port by default:
7777/tcp game (default)Join the right way
In Terraria → Multiplayer → Join via IP, enter the server IP and port 7777. Make sure your game version exactly matches the server's — a vanilla client can't join a tModLoader server and vice-versa.
tModLoader: match versions and mods
For a modded (tModLoader) server, the client must run the same tModLoader version and have the server's mods enabled. Subscribe to the server's mod list and enable them before joining.
A common mistake: trying to join a tModLoader server from vanilla Terraria (or the wrong tModLoader branch). Launch the matching client.
Open 7777/tcp, Join via IP, and for tModLoader match the loader version and enable the server's mods.
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Frequently asked questions
What port does a Terraria server use?
TCP 7777 by default. It must be open and forwarded for players outside your network to connect.
Why can't I join my tModLoader server from Terraria?
Vanilla Terraria and tModLoader are different clients. You must launch tModLoader (matching the server's version) and enable the same mods to join a modded server.
How do I join a Terraria server by IP?
Multiplayer → Join via IP, then enter the server IP and port 7777. Make sure your client version matches the server.
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