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==Can't connect to another player in multiplayer==

==Can't connect to another player in multiplayer==

# Check that Stardew Valley is up to date and your save is loaded in co-op mode. The host needs to go to the Co-op tab in the main menu and launch the save by clicking "Host (farmname) Farm". Loading a save through the regular load game menu, even if cabins have been built, will launch it in singleplayer.

# Check your game setup:

# Make sure you have enough cabins built for the number of players.

## Make sure you have the latest Stardew Valley version ({{version|link=0}} on PC).

# Make sure everyone launches the game through Steam or GOG Galaxy (not a separate shortcut). On Windows, see [[Modding:Installing SMAPI on Windows#Configure your game client|''Configure your game client'' in the Windows install guide]].

## Make sure the host (main player) is in co-op mode. They need to click the ''Co-op'' button on the title screen, and launch the save by clicking "Host (farmname) Farm". Loading a save through the regular load game menu, even if cabins have been built, will launch it in single-player mode.

# Make sure the server is set to online in the game options.

## Make sure you have enough cabins built for the number of players.

# Turn firewalls and antivirus off for all players. If you have more than one antivirus, that's very likely the cause. Never use more than one antivirus at a time.

# Delete your <code>startup_preferences</code> (found in <code>%appdata%/StardewValley</code> on Windows or <code>~/.config/StardewValley</code> on Linux/Mac).

## Delete your <code>startup_preferences</code> (found in <code>%appdata%/StardewValley</code> on Windows or <code>~/.config/StardewValley</code> on Linux/Mac).

# Make sure everyone launches the game through Steam or GOG Galaxy (not a separate shortcut). For SMAPI on Windows, see [[Modding:Installing SMAPI on Windows#Configure your game client|''Configure your game client'' in the Windows install guide]].

# Turn off firewalls and antiviruses for all players. If you have more than one antivirus, that's very likely the cause. Never use more than one antivirus at a time.

# Restart all players' PCs.

# Restart all players' PCs.

# Restart all players' routers, and check for any [https://www.wikihow.com/Update-Router-Firmware updates for your router].

# Restart all players' routers, and check for any [https://www.wikihow.com/Update-Router-Firmware updates for your router].

# If you don't see the 'enter invite code' option, your Steam name may have been flagged as inappropriate. Try changing it and re-launching the game.

# If you don't see the 'enter invite code' option, your Steam name may have been flagged as inappropriate. Try changing it and re-launching the game.

# (Windows only) [[#Game doesn't launch|Check debugging steps under Game Doesn't Launch]].

# (Windows only) [[#Game doesn't launch|Check the debugging steps under ''Game doesn't launch'']].

# If you use mods and are getting a "version mismatch" error, check your log files for a line like <code>[19:49:26 TRACE game] Starting server. Protocol version: 1.4.0.1</code> and check whether the protocol version matches.

# If you use mods and are getting a "version mismatch" error, check your log files for a line like <code>[19:49:26 TRACE game] Starting server. Protocol version: {{version|link=0}}</code> and check whether the protocol version matches.

For console players, please try as many of the steps as you can (particularly the first three) and try [https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/basic-computer-skills/how-to-power-cycle-a-device/1/ power cycling] your console. Please note that all consoles require their paid online service to play over the internet.

For console players, please try all of the steps that apply (particularly the first four under 'check your game setup') and try [https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/basic-computer-skills/how-to-power-cycle-a-device/1/ power cycling] your console. Please note that all consoles require their paid online service to play over the internet.

==SMAPI files disappear or antivirus complains==

==SMAPI files disappear or antivirus complains==