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Server Not Showing in Browser

Tags: server, browser, visibility, troubleshooting

Your server is running but not visible in the public list. This is usually a visibility flag, blocked ports, or EOS registration failure.

Quick checklist

  • Confirm the server is running and fully loaded in the logs.
  • Set ServerVisibility to 2 (public).
  • Open ports 26900-26903 UDP/TCP. For crossplay, open 26900-26905.
  • Match EACEnabled to your server type, and if you want console players, set ServerAllowCrossplay to true. There is no CrossplayEnabled property.
  • Test direct connect by IP:port to confirm reachability.

Validate serverconfig.xml

SettingExpectedWhy it matters
ServerVisibility2 (public)Required for public listing.
ServerNameUnique nameDuplicate names can be filtered out.
EACEnabledtrue for vanillaMismatches block some clients.
ServerAllowCrossplaytrue only if you want console playersDefault is false. A crossplay server is also only listed when IgnoreEOSSanctions is false and ServerMaxPlayerCount is 8 or lower.
IgnoreEOSSanctionsfalseSetting this true silently removes the server from console searches.
ServerMaxPlayerCount8 or lower for crossplayAbove 8 the server disappears from console search and joiners are told "Too many players are permitted on the server for Crossplay".

Check EOS registration

  • Look for "Eos Registration Failed" in the server log.
  • If present, open 26900-26905 UDP/TCP and restart the server.
  • If you do not need crossplay, leave ServerAllowCrossplay at its default of false. See the crossplay setup guide if you do.

Client-side filters

  • Clear filters, refresh, and search by exact server name.
  • Try the Friends or History tabs.
  • Use direct connect to validate the server even if the list fails.

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