How to Host and Join a Local Among Us Game

To host a local Among Us game, connect everyone to the same Wi-Fi network, open Local, set up a lobby, and select Create. Once the host is in the lobby, nearby players can open Local on their own devices and choose that match from the list. Local play is meant for people sharing a network; friends joining from elsewhere should use an online lobby instead.

What you need before starting

Every player needs the standard Among Us game installed on a supported device. Innersloth lists cross-play among supported mobile, console, and PC versions, but Among Us VR is a separate game and cannot join standard Among Us. The official game page advertises Local Wi-Fi matches for 4–15 players. Check the current cross-play guidance and supported platform list if someone is using an unusual device or edition.

Use one shared local network, such as the same home Wi-Fi router. A guest network, mobile-data connection, or router setting that isolates wireless devices can prevent players from seeing one another. Update the game on each device before the session; Innersloth retires older game versions over time, and mismatched builds can cause connection problems.

How to host a local Among Us game

1. Connect the host device to the group’s Wi-Fi. Confirm that the host is on the same network the other players will use. Keep the game open while everyone joins.



2. Open Among Us and choose Local. On the title screen, select Local. Some platform menus may place game modes behind a Play menu first, so follow the on-screen route to Local if the first screen differs.



3. Set up the lobby and select Create. Choose the map and player limit, then create the match. The game’s official description gives a 4–15-player range for local Wi-Fi play; select a limit that fits your group.
4. Wait in the lobby for players to arrive. Review the available game settings and make any changes before starting. When everyone is present, the host can begin the match.

How to join a local Among Us game

1. Join the host’s Wi-Fi network. Use the same router or local network, not a separate guest network. Ask the host to create the lobby before you search.



2. Open the same standard Among Us game and tap Local. Make sure the game has finished updating. Innersloth has specifically documented fixes that let iOS and Android devices see local matches hosted on PC, though that does not guarantee every possible device combination will discover a lobby in every network setup.



3. Select the host’s lobby from the local list. Compare the host name, map, or other visible details if more than one match appears, then select the correct entry to join. Local discovery uses the shared network, so you normally do not enter an online room code.
4. Confirm that you are in the lobby. Wait for your character to appear with the group. Tell the host if you are missing or disconnected so they can wait before starting.

If the local lobby does not appear

• Check the network first. Confirm both devices use the same Wi-Fi network name. Turn off mobile data temporarily if the device keeps preferring it, and avoid guest Wi-Fi.
• Check network isolation. Some routers block devices on guest Wi-Fi from communicating with one another. Move everyone to the main network or ask the network owner to check client or access-point isolation.
• Consider VPN or filtering software. A VPN, firewall, or security app can route or block local traffic. Temporarily disconnect a VPN only if it is preventing local-device discovery, then try Local again.
• Update and reopen the game. Install available updates on every device, close and relaunch Among Us, and have the host recreate the Local lobby. Innersloth’s Local-mode patch notes document cross-device lobby visibility fixes, so an up-to-date build matters.
• Try a private online lobby if players are in different places. Local Wi-Fi is for a shared local network. For friends joining remotely, create an online game and keep it private, then share its room code directly with your group.

Local mode is convenient for a group in the same room, but it is not a password-protected network. On shared public Wi-Fi, other people on that same network may also be able to see local matches. Use a trusted network for a private gathering. For the supported player count and Local Wi-Fi option, see the official Among Us game page.