Join Code Share
From v4.1.0, lobbies use a 5-character alphanumeric join code instead of the old room-name browser. Format a Discord-ready block when Steam invites fail.
Join Code Share formats a Discord-ready lobby block for **v4.1.0+**, when the legacy room-name server browser was replaced by a **5-character alphanumeric join code**. Enter the code, region tag, and optional password — paste privately to friends. It does not create rooms. Pair with [Invite Not Working](/fix/invite-not-working) and [Play with Friends](/guides/play-with-friends). In-progress matches are hidden from public search by default.
Frequently asked questions
Common player questions — written for search and AI citation.
Is this a replacement for Steam invites?
No. It formats the join code the host already sees in-game. Friends still enter that code in Multiplayer search when overlay invites fail.
Should I put my real password in the tool?
Only if you paste privately to trusted friends. For public Discord posts, share the join code and DM the password.
Why can’t friends find my in-progress match?
v4.1.0 hides in-progress games from public search by default (toggleable). Share the join code instead of relying on the public list.
- Confirm everyone is on v4.1.0
- Multiplayer → join / search → enter the 5-character code
- Match the host region tag
- Enter password if set
In-progress matches are hidden from public search by default — prefer the join code, or ask the host to toggle showing in-progress servers.
Still cannot connect? See NAT fix, Invite / join-code fix, or Version mismatch.