2 min readUpdated Oct 4, 2026

How To Connect To Your Halo Combat Evolved Server

Here is how you can join your Halo: Combat Evolved dedicated server. Your server runs Halo Custom Edition, so players need Halo Custom Edition with the 1.0.10 patch.

Your gameCan join?
Halo Custom Edition 1.0.10Yes
Halo Custom Edition 1.0.9 or olderNo, install the 1.0.10 patch first
Halo PC (retail)No, Halo PC and Custom Edition servers are separate
Halo: The Master Chief CollectionNo

Connecting From the Server Browser

  1. 1
    Open Halo Custom Edition and go to Multiplayer > Join Game > Internet.
  2. 2
    Find your server name in the list. Click a column header to sort if the list is long.
  3. 3
    Select your server and join. If you set a server password, enter it when asked.

Note

It can take a few minutes for a new server to appear in the server browser after it starts. Joining by IP always works.

Connecting With the IP Address

  1. 1
    Log in to Bropanel and select your Halo: Combat Evolved server.
  2. 2
    Copy the server IP address and port from the Overview page, for example 123.45.67.89:2302.
  3. 3
    Open Halo Custom Edition and go to Multiplayer > Join Game > Direct IP.
  4. 4
    Under Server Address, enter your IP and port, then join.

You can also press the ~ key in Halo Custom Edition to open the console and type connect 123.45.67.89:2302, adding your server password after a space if you set one.