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# How To Connect To A Stardew Valley Server

If you're new to Stardew Valley or hosting your own server, connecting can seem tricky. Follow this easy guide to join your Stardew Valley server and get started on your adventure.  
  
**Step 1:** Go to your [NameHero Client Area](https://www.namehero.com/clientarea.php). Here you can copy the Server Address & Port. You can also head over to the Advanced Game Panel by clicking the blue button as seen in the screenshot within the NameHero Client Area. Here you will be accessing the **Terminal** tab.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79f0cb367cf8000/image_atdti2.png)
 **Step 2:** Once you are in the terminal tab, on the right side you will see the Server address. Click on this to copy the Server / IP address.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79f0cb367cf8000/image_zmwds0.png)
**Step 3**: Open Stardew Valley

**Step 4**: Select **Co-op**
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79f0cb367cf8000/image_1v1w445.png)**Step 5**: Click on **Join LAN Game**
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79f0cb367cf8000/image_1v36c21.png)
**Step 6**: Paste IP & Port and enjoy your Stardew Valley Server :) 

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a79f0cb367cf8000/image_1o67s4u.png)

Now you are connected and can play with friends!  
  
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