Multiplayer
Multiplayer shares a world between clients. Use compatible Setonix versions on the host and clients. The connection negotiates a protocol version; update the client or server if there is no compatible version.
Join a game
Section titled “Join a game”- Open Servers on the home screen.
- Choose a saved server under Your servers, a nearby LAN game, or an entry from Browse. Use Add to enter an address yourself.
- Select the server to inspect its description and players, then choose Play.
- If requested, choose a local account to authenticate.
An address can identify a WebSocket server or a Swamp room. For direct connections, the usual port is 28006. Use Secure/wss:// for a public server with TLS. Browsers may block plaintext connections from an HTTPS page.
The public directory is also available at servers.setonix.world. Configure directory sources under Settings → Server lists. Loading the default list is optional; manually added servers do not require it.
Host from the app
Section titled “Host from the app”Open a local game, then open its Multiplayer controls and choose Start. Native apps offer:
| Transport | Setup |
|---|---|
| Web Socket | Choose a port. Friends on the same network connect to your machine’s address. Remote access also needs suitable firewall and router configuration. |
| Swamp | Enter the Swamp service address, start the room, and share the generated session URL. |
Copy the connection URL from the multiplayer panel. The host must keep the app and world open. Use Stop to end the hosted session. The browser app can join games, but starting an app-hosted session is disabled there. For an independent host, use the dedicated server.
Required packs
Section titled “Required packs”If a server uses packs that are not installed locally, Setonix shows the missing packs and any available download sources. Choose Download selected or Download all, then reconnect. Pack identifiers are checked against the downloaded archive; a different build is not interchangeable simply because its name matches.
If no download is offered, ask the host for the exact .stnx pack and import it from Library. Only download content from sources you trust.
Players and moderation
Section titled “Players and moderation”The in-game multiplayer panel lists connections and players. Depending on your permissions, you can rename players, kick them, ban them with a reason and duration, manage game or server roles, and inspect or remove active bans. A kick ends a connection; a ban prevents the registered identity from reconnecting until it expires or is removed.
Dedicated servers support multiple roles per account and enforce role priorities for moderation. See roles and permissions. Game roles are separate, mode-defined values.
Disconnect and recover
Section titled “Disconnect and recover”Use Disconnect or return Home to leave. After an unexpected disconnect, use Reconnect or select the server again. An origin-mismatch message means the server’s configured identity differs from the address you joined; ask its owner to correct the public address. See troubleshooting for connection, pack, and authentication errors.