Half-Life 2: Deathmatch

Half-Life 2: Deathmatch server not showing up or unable to connect

Join with Half-Life 2: Deathmatch using the assigned IP:port. A server password may already be configured, so inspect Server Password rather than assuming the server is public.

If joining fails

Check Map Name and the installed hl2mp/maps files if the session never becomes playable. The Rcon Password field is for administration and will not satisfy a player password prompt.

  1. Open Console and wait for the game or world to finish loading. Save the first error if startup stops.
  2. Use the joining method above with one client on the matching game version and required content.
  3. If entry is rejected, compare the exact error with the password, edition, map or authentication checks above. Keep the working save while testing.

Related guides

Set a Half-Life 2: Deathmatch map that survives a restart

Documentation

Server configuration reference

Half-Life 2: DeathmatchTroubleshootingGame panel
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