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 Click OK and you are done, you can restart the OS and you are ready to play with another RetroArch on another machine.
-== How to play ==
+== How to Play ==
 === Host PC ===
-'''Before loading the game,''' go in '''Netplay''' then '''Host''', then just load the game.
+# Open '''Netplay''' in DOSBox Pure.
+# Select '''Host'''.
+# Load the game.
+# The host will receive notifications when clients connect.
 === Client PC ===
-'''Before loading the game,''' go in '''Netplay''' then '''Network''' and change the '''Server Address''' to the IP of the host computer.
+# Open '''Netplay''' in DOSBox Pure.
+# Go to '''Network''' and set the '''Server Address''' to the host PC’s IP.
+# From the '''Netplay''' menu, click '''Connect to Netplay Host'''.
+# Load the game normally.
+# Once connected, the host will see your connection notification.
-From the '''Netplay''' menu click '''Connect to Netplay Host,''' then load the game normally.
+=== Notes ===
+* After connecting, gameplay setup depends on the specific game — follow its multiplayer instructions.
-The host should receive notifications of clients connecting to its network once the client start the game.
+* If you need help with game-specific steps, check the community resources (e.g., Discord channel).
-From the game you need to figure out how to play with other PC, this guide cannot cover this steps, if you need help you can try joining the Discord channel.
 ==Notes==