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How to check game servers for available data

a-sync edited this page Mar 17, 2024 · 3 revisions

Using gamedig client

  1. Install Node.js:
    Download and install Node.js from the official website: Node.js download: https://nodejs.org/en/

  2. Use gamedig:
    Open a terminal window and run the following command, replacing the placeholders with your information:
    npx gamedig --type <game_type> --host <server_ip> --port <server_port>

Example:
npx gamedig --type teamfortress2 --host 127.0.0.1 --port 27015
This command retrieves information about a Team Fortress 2 server running on your local machine (IP: 127.0.0.1) on port 27015.

Checkout the official gamedig documentation for more details.

Using steam browser

  1. Open Steam:
    Launch the Steam client application.

  2. Access Server Browser:
    Navigate to the View menu located at the top-left corner of the client.
    Select Game Servers from the dropdown menu.
    A new window will open showing a list of servers.

  3. Find your server:
    Enable filtering with the Change Filters button on the bottom left.
    You can search by the server’s name or IP address.
    Look for the server name, map and player count.