How to Direct-Connect to Your Chapter22 FiveM Server

Steps

1. Copy IP:port from Pterodactyl (game allocation).
2. Open FiveM → press F8.
3. Run connect IP:port.
4. Or use the client Direct Connect UI with the same address.

Managed hosting already published the port — no home forward. DIY readers: see ports managed vs self-hosted.

Related guides

• FiveM Ports Explained: 30120 TCP/UDP and txAdmin
• Not Showing in Server List
• First 15 Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

F8 connect?

Yes — connect IP:port in the FiveM client console.

Wrong port?

Always use the Pterodactyl allocation, which may differ from 30120 on busy nodes.

List vs direct?

Direct Connect bypasses list filters — great for staff tests.

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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