When you join a modded Terraria server, tModLoader performs several background checks to ensure your game matches the host's exactly:
By systematically clearing your cache, switching to 64-bit, and performing a binary search on your mods, you will almost certainly conquer the hang. Keep your logs handy, respect RAM limits, and always back up your worlds before adding a new overhaul mod. reload complete joining tmodloader
If you are stuck after the reload, follow these steps to clear the bottleneck: Clear Your "Mods" Folder When you join a modded Terraria server, tModLoader
Some mods have "Server Side" configurations. If your local config file has settings that conflict with the server’s mandatory rules, the handshake might fail immediately after the reload is finished. 3. Memory Overload (RAM) switching to 64-bit