Guide

How to connect to the Forward To Origins server. Setup takes ~10 minutes - the launcher handles the heavy lifting.

Where to start

Game build: v2.4 Stable · Mod: Forward To Origins

This guide gets you connected to the server.

1Steam setup

The server and the mod require a specific 7 Days To Die build.

  1. Open your Steam library.
  2. Find 7 Days To Die in your games.
  3. Right-click the title and open «Properties…».
  4. Open the «Betas» tab on the left.
  5. From the dropdown pick v2.4 - Version 2.4 Stable.
  6. Switch to the «General» tab.
  7. In «Launch options» pick Launch game without EAC.
  8. Wait for the required build to finish downloading.

2Install the launcher

The launcher automatically downloads and updates all required modpack files.

  1. Run the downloaded file - the launcher opens automatically after install.
  2. Point it at the folder where the game is installed.
  3. Wait for all modpack files to finish downloading and installing.

3Connecting

  1. Launch the game through the launcher.
  2. Make sure version v2.4 is shown.
  3. From the main menu press «Join Game».
  4. At the bottom press «Connect to IP…».
  5. In the «Server IP or name» field enter:
    IP: game.silvername.gg Port: 26900
  6. Press «Connect».

Good to know

1
The first connection can take 20-30 minutes - please be patient.
2
16 GB of RAM is recommended for comfortable play with the mod.
3
If you hit connection issues, try closing heavy apps.
Can't connect? Drop by the Discord community - we will help you sort it out.