Contacting the server for information means sending a request to the server for data. This can be done using protocols such as HTTP or FTP, depending on what type of information you are requesting. To contact the server, you will need to know the server's IP address or domain name and the type of request you need to send. Once the request is sent, the server will respond with the requested information. Additionally, you may need to provide authentication information, depending on the type of server and the type of information being requested.