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 #### Connecting to a server
 
+- Make sure to Steam open and logged in.
 - On the title screen, click the option `CONNECT TO MULTIPLAYER`.
 - Enter the Steam ID of the person you are trying to connect to.
     - If "Use KCP Transport" is enabled, enter the public IP address of the person instead.
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 #### Hosting a server
 
+- Make sure to Steam open and logged in.
 - On the title screen, click the option `OPEN TO MULTIPLAYER`.
 - Share your Steam ID with the people who want to connect.
     - If "Use KCP Transport" is enabled, share your public IP address instead. This can be found on websites like https://www.whatismyip.com/.