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Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up a V Rising Server

Prerequisites

• V Rising: You need a legal copy of the game installed.
• Steam: Ensure you have Steam installed and your game is updated.
• Basic Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with IP addresses and port forwarding.

Instructions

1. Install SteamCMD

   • Download SteamCMD from the SteamCMD website.
   • Extract the files to a folder (e.g., C:\SteamCMD).

2. Create a Directory for V Rising Server

   • Create a new folder for your V Rising server files (e.g., C:\VRising_Server).

3. Download V Rising Server Files

   • Open Command Prompt and navigate to the SteamCMD directory: bash cd C:\SteamCMD
   • Run SteamCMD: bash steamcmd
   • Log in anonymously: bash login anonymous
   • Set the installation directory for your V Rising server: bash force_install_dir C:\VRising_Server
   • Download the V Rising server files: bash app_update 1829350 validate
   • Wait for the download to complete, then type quit to exit SteamCMD.

4. Configure the Server

   • Navigate to your V Rising server directory (e.g., C:\VRising_Server).
   • Create a configuration file named start_server.bat in this directory with the following content:

   @echo off  
   start "" "C:\VRising_Server\vrising.exe" -server -log -port 9876 -name "My V Rising Server" -maxPlayers 20 -public

   Adjust the parameters as needed:

   • -port: Change the port if necessary.
   • -name: Set your desired server name.
   • -maxPlayers: Set the maximum number of players allowed.

5. Set Up Port Forwarding

   • Access your router settings (usually via a web browser, e.g., 192.168.1.1).
   • Forward the following ports to your server’s local IP address:
     • TCP/UDP: 9876 (default server port)
     • TCP/UDP: 27015 (Steam query port, if needed)
   • Check your local IP address using ipconfig in your Command Prompt.

6. Start the Server

   • Double-click the start_server.bat file to launch your server.
   • A console window will open, indicating that the server is starting.

7. Connect to Your Server

   • Launch V Rising on your PC.
   • Click on "Play" and select "Join Game."
   • If your server is public, it should appear in the server list. If not, you can connect directly by entering your public IP address.

8. Manage Your Server

   • Use the server console to manage game settings, handle player actions, and monitor server performance.

Additional Tips

• Firewall Settings: Ensure your firewall allows traffic through the ports you opened.
• Regular Updates: Keep your server files updated by running SteamCMD periodically.
• Community Resources: Explore V Rising community forums for additional help, mods, and server configurations.

By following these steps, you’ll have a fully functional V Rising game server ready for you and your friends to enjoy! Happy gaming!