How to Connect — Schedule I

How to Connect

To join a Schedule I dedicated server, you need two things installed on your game client:

1. MelonLoader — the mod loader that injects mods into Schedule I
2. S1 DedicatedServerMod — the client mod that lets you join dedicated servers

Step 1: Install MelonLoader

MelonLoader is a universal mod loader for Unity games. The installer handles everything automatically.

1. Go to the MelonLoader Releases page
2. Download MelonLoader.Installer.exe
3. Run the installer and click SELECT — browse to your Schedule I installation folder
   • Steam default: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Schedule I
4. Make sure LATEST is selected and click INSTALL
5. The installer downloads .NET 6 and sets up MelonLoader automatically

Caution

MelonLoader requires .NET 6 Desktop Runtime. The installer downloads it for you, but if it fails, install it manually from Microsoft .NET 6.0.

Step 2: Install S1 DedicatedServerMod

The S1 DedicatedServerMod adds dedicated server support to your game client.

1. Go to the S1 DedicatedServers Releases page

2. Download the correct client zip for your game build:

   Tip

   Not sure which build you have? In Steam, right-click Schedule I → Properties → Betas. If it says “None”, you’re on the default IL2CPP build. If it says “alternate”, you’re on the Mono build.

   Build	Download
   Default (IL2CPP)	Il2cpp_Client.zip
   Alternate (Mono)	Mono-Client.zip

3. Extract the zip into your Schedule I installation folder

4. The Mods folder from the zip merges with your existing Mods folder

5. Verify that Mods/DedicatedServerMod_Il2cpp_Client.dll (or Mono) is present

Step 3: Connect

1. Launch Schedule I
2. From the main menu, select Servers → Direct Connect
3. Enter your server’s IP address and port
   • From the Nitro Panel, your server’s IP and port are displayed on the main server page. Click the address to copy it.
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4. Click Connect

Tip

Having trouble connecting? Check that your client mod version matches the server mod version. Both should use the same release from the S1 DedicatedServers page.