How to Join a Windrose Server (Friends Guide)

Invite code path (default)

1. Own/install Windrose (Age of Piracy).
2. Get the invite code from your host.
3. Use the client’s invite/join flow (case-sensitive).
4. Enter password if the crew is locked.

Direct Connect path

1. Host enables Direct Connect and shares IP:port from Pterodactyl.
2. Use Connect to Server / direct join with that address.
3. Password still applies when enabled.

Player tips

• Match game version with the server after updates.
• If join fails, ask whether the host is on invite or direct mode — don’t mix troubleshooting.

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Related guides

• Invite vs Direct
• Password & Region
• First Crew Setup

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the invite code?

Host reads it from panel variables or ServerDescription.json.

Password rejected?

Host must enable password protection and share the exact password.

Wrong region?

Match client expectations; ask host which region setting they use.

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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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