Players can join server games by choosing 'Join via IP' from Terraria's multiplayer menu, then entering the server information. A server allows the game world to run on a separate computer, with no graphical requirements, and without requiring any particular player to remain connected. Servers are started via the TerrariaServer.exe file included with each Windows Terraria installation, or via a third-party server program – see server for details. Servers: Major internet multiplayer games run on servers.This option is normally used for smaller LAN games or for small online games. The world shuts down when the original player leaves the world. Other network or internet players can then join, by choosing 'Join' from the multiplayer menu or 'Join Via Steam' if they are friends on Steam. The first player chooses 'Host & Play', chooses options, and starts the world, becoming the host. Host & Play games are started via the regular Terraria application.There are two types of multiplayer environments: Server and 'Host & Play'. See also: Guide:Setting up a Terraria server and Guide:Setting up Steam Multiplayer Desktop/Console