# How to Connect to a Different Astera Server from the Client

You can connect to different servers right from the Server Explorer window in the Client. Go to the *Server Explorer* window and click on the Connect to Server icon.

<figure><img src="https://3083465318-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsR50Wa7EwZGlmPSAMkkf%2Fuploads%2F1MaRcWXhnjhXqLJ2QEcA%2F1.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e082fe69-a3cf-49e3-8749-0cc6c8c09abe" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

A prompt will appear that will confirm if you want to disconnect from the current Server and establish connection to a different server. Click *Yes* to proceed.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** A client cannot be connected to multiple servers at once.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://3083465318-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsR50Wa7EwZGlmPSAMkkf%2Fuploads%2FGiuvfgpIMOXOhGAId3em%2F2.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7b79163d-d90d-4437-abbd-1ef16d40d329" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You will be directed to the *Server Connection* screen. Enter the required server information (Server URI and Port Number) to connect to the server and click *Connect*.

<figure><img src="https://3083465318-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsR50Wa7EwZGlmPSAMkkf%2Fuploads%2Fn7GkI34wimG4cifmOBjo%2F3.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ee872401-ed38-47c5-8db2-c0014adae45e" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If the connection is successfully established, you should be able to see the connected server in the Server Explorer window.

<figure><img src="https://3083465318-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsR50Wa7EwZGlmPSAMkkf%2Fuploads%2Fucu1OfZylmrXNwjji0vR%2F4.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5a94d90e-19b4-4454-820b-632338cfb3e9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>