Checklist
game.visibletrue (Startup VISIBLE).- publicAddress/publicPort match panel allocation (egg-managed).
- Direct Connect with IP:port succeeds.
- If you depend on A2S listing, add a2sPort + allocation (not default on egg 18).
- Align mods/version with clients.
Related guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct works, browser fails?
Check visible=true, publicAddress/publicPort, and A2S if required.
Egg A2S?
Default egg config omits a2sPort — Direct Connect still works with game port.
Filters?
BattlEye / version / mod filters can hide servers.
Need help?
If you are stuck after following this guide, open a ticket from the Chapter22 client area with the exact error, the port or DNS change you made, and whether the service listens locally (ss / Resource Monitor) but fails externally.
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