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====== JX Client Connection HOWTO ======

===== Launch JX Client =====

Launch the client using one of the following methods:

  * CLI: Change directory (cd) to the location of jxclient.jar and then run <code>java -jar jxclient.jar</code>
  * GUI: navigate to the directory that contains the client file
     * Linux: Right click on jxclient.jar -> Open With "OpenJDK Java 11 Runtime"
     * macOS: Right click on jxclient.jar -> Open With -> JavaLauncher
     * Windows:Right click on jxclient.jar -> Open with... -> Java(TM) Platform SE binary -> click OK

===== Client Splash Screen =====

You should now see a splash screen indicating that the client has launched and is loading

{{:client:jxclient-generic:01-jxclient-splash-screen.png}}

===== Server Selection Screen =====

After the client finishes loading, you should now see the server selection screen (aka, metaserver list)

  - Select the server you want to connect to by left clicking once on that server name
  - Left click once on the green icon found at the bottom of the interface

{{:client:jxclient-generic:02-jxclient-server-screen.png}}

===== Account Login =====

The login screen for the game server is now showing

Note: login name and password is unique to each game server, so keep track what you used to login **AND** which server

{{:client:jxclient-generic:03-jxclient-login.png|}}

==== New Players  ====

  - Left click on the Create button to set up a new account NOTE: this is **NOT** the name your character will use while in the game
  - Follow the prompts to create a new character including name, class, race, and stats
  - For assistance with creating a character, see the [[guides:character_creation|character creation guide]]


==== Returning Players ====

  - Enter your username in the Login: field
  - Enter your account password in the Password: field
  - Click on the Login button to proceed to that character selection screen

===== Exit the Client =====

When ready to exit the game or client, make sure you character safely logs out of the game via savebed

  - Hit the Esc key on your keyboard
  - Left click on the Exit button

{{:client:jxclient-generic:04-jxclient-exit.png|}}
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