> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.project-fika.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.project-fika.com/joining-a-fika-server/connect-locally.md).

# Connect locally

Step-by-step process for joining a Fika server.

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### Start `SPT.Launcher`

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### Open `SPT Launcher`'s settings menu

Click the `Settings` button.

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### Configure server IP

Ask the server host to provide their <mark style="color:$warning;">local IP address</mark>.

Check the `Developer Mode` box.

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Enter the host's <mark style="color:$warning;">local IP address</mark> in the URL section. **DO NOT** leave out `https://`, do not forget to append the port `:6969` and do not add a slash at the end. The URL box should look like this: `https://20.21.22.23:6969`

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### Create your profile

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### Start the game

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<p align="center"><a href="/landing/congratulations.md" class="button primary" data-icon="circle-right">I confirm I was able to connect to the server</a></p>