Stationeers Server Not Showing Up
Stationeers uses separate game and Steam update/query paths. A server can be running while the browser stays empty if one port, visibility flag or branch is wrong.
Check the two ports
| Setting | Common default | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
GamePort | 27016 | Player game traffic. |
UpdatePort | 27015 | Steam update/query path. |
ServerVisible | true | Whether the server announces itself to the list. |
Five-minute diagnosis
- Confirm the process stays alive and the log reaches a ready state.
- Use the actual assigned ports, not defaults copied from a different host.
- Open both UDP paths in the firewall and router if self-hosting.
- Check that the client and dedicated server use the same branch and build.
- Try direct connection before changing world or mod files.
If direct connection works but the browser is empty, the world is probably healthy and discovery is the failing layer. If direct connection fails, keep investigating the game port and server process.
For settings syntax, see the Stationeers settings guide. Managed ports and updates are handled by Stationeers server hosting.