# Steam Transport

The Steam Transport comes with PurrNet by default, but requires at a minimum the Steamworks.Net package in order to work.

[Read the comprehensive guide by Judsin here.](https://purrnet.gitbook.io/docs/community-guides/connect-with-steam)

### Parameters

* Server Port - The port to connect through
* Dedicated server - Whether you're connecting as/to a [Steam Game Server](https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/multiplayer/game_servers)
* Peer To Peer - Whether you want clients connecting directly using P2P
* Address - The address to connect to. In case of P2P, this is the CSteamID

### Steam isn't networking!

It's highly important that devs understand that networking isn't Steam and Steam isn't networking. A Steam "Lobby" isn't network related either. Purely a way for Steam users to share meta data through Steam (usernames, Steam ID, chat, etc.)

<figure><img src="https://3317286851-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsgxJN58uttGJCEXbBIwp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e3cb993c1a936636a1cf34de2c0cc31e37e4616a%2FSteamTransportExample.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of steam transport component</p></figcaption></figure>