How do I update my Battalion 1944 server?

Open the Game Server Installer again and select Battalion 1944. It will display Update. Alternatively, use the Battalion 1944 (battalion-1944) - Update shortcut on the VPS.

Which ports does a Battalion 1944 server need?

By default, it uses 27015 (UDP) for the game and 27016 (UDP) for queries. The installer opens these ports in the Windows firewall and, if you install through the dashboard, in your VPS's network firewall as well.

Battalion 1944: Set Up a Server on Your VPS

Learn how to install a Battalion 1944 server with the Game Server Installer on your VPS and configure ServerConfig.ini → Find out more

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Introduction

You can run a Battalion 1944 server on your own VPS at ZapX. You have full control over the system, and the Game Server Installer gets your server set up in just a few minutes, with no Remote Desktop connection required. This guide explains what you need, how to install the server, and how to manage your Battalion 1944 server afterward.

Battalion 1944: Set Up a Server on Your VPS

Requirements

Requirement	Battalion 1944
Operating system	Windows Server 2019 or newer
Memory	at least 4 GB
Free disk space	at least 8 GB on drive C:

Info

Battalion 1944 is only available for Windows in the Game Server Installer. If your VPS runs Linux, install a Windows Server template via Settings > Reinstallation. This deletes all data on the VPS. For details, see Server Reinstallation.

Installing Battalion 1944

Open your VPS in the ZapX dashboard and go to the Tools tab. Select the Game Server Installer.
Under Your server's operating system, select the Windows tile.
Under Choose game, search for Battalion 1944 and select it.
Under Set up server, choose the Server name and Player slots. In Battalion 1944, player slots apply per team, and there are two teams. You can find the Game port and Query port under Advanced settings.
Click Install on this VPS, then click Start installation.

The installer downloads the Battalion 1944 server through SteamCMD, sets it up, and starts it. For details about the installation process, see the Game Server Installer guide.

You can also install Battalion 1944 manually using a command: copy the command shown in the final step, connect via Remote Desktop, and run it in Windows PowerShell as an administrator. If you want to set a join password, use this method: the script will prompt you for it without displaying it.

After installation

Once the installation is complete, the installer shows your server address under How to connect. You can view any passwords generated by the installer under Login credentials; they are shown only once. To learn how to connect, see Battalion 1944: Connect to the Server.

Your server files are located on the VPS at C:\ZapX-GameServers\battalion-1944\:

Folder/file	Contents
`server\`	Battalion 1944 server files
`server\Battalion\Config\ServerConfig.ini`	Server settings such as game modes, maps, rules, and the admin password
`logs\server.log`	Server output

Starting, stopping, and restarting the server

Your Battalion 1944 server starts automatically when the VPS boots and restarts after a crash. To manage it, connect via Remote Desktop and use the desktop shortcuts:

Battalion 1944 (battalion-1944) - Start
Battalion 1944 (battalion-1944) - Stop
Battalion 1944 (battalion-1944) - Restart

Configuration

Battalion 1944 settings are stored in server\Battalion\Config\ServerConfig.ini. For example, you can set game modes, maps, rules, and the AdminPassword there. Stop the server using Battalion 1944 (battalion-1944) - Stop before editing the file, then start it again afterward.

Info

Each time the installer runs, it writes the server name, join password, and players per team to ServerConfig.ini again, including during an update. Your other changes are preserved. This file is a copy of the included DefaultGame_PrivateServer.ini, which Steam resets with every update. Always edit ServerConfig.ini, not the original file.

Updating the server

Updates are not installed automatically. To update, open the Game Server Installer again and select Battalion 1944. The installer detects the existing installation and displays Update. Alternatively, use the Battalion 1944 (battalion-1944) - Update shortcut on the VPS. Your settings in ServerConfig.ini will be preserved.

Ports and firewall

Port	Protocol	Use
27015	UDP	Game
27016	UDP	Query

The installer opens these ports in the Windows firewall. If you start the installation from the dashboard, it also opens them in your VPS's network firewall. If you installed using a command, check the ports there yourself.

Backups

Use the Battalion 1944 (battalion-1944) - Backup shortcut to save your server settings from ServerConfig.ini as a ZIP file in C:\ZapX-GameServers\_backups\battalion-1944\. Use Battalion 1944 (battalion-1944) - Restore to restore a backup. Battalion 1944 does not save a game world.

Your entire VPS is also backed up automatically every day. With an active ZapX Pass, you can restore these backups yourself and create your own. Learn more in Daily backups, restoration, and restricted actions.

Conclusion

Your Battalion 1944 server is now running on your VPS. You can configure game modes, maps, and rules in ServerConfig.ini. If you have questions or need help, our support team is here for you every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Open your VPS in the ZapX dashboard, go to the Tools tab, and select the Game Server Installer. Choose Windows and Battalion 1944, configure the settings, and click Install on this VPS.

Player slots apply per team. There are two teams, so 8 slots allow up to 16 players.

In C:\ZapX-GameServers\battalion-1944\server\Battalion\Config\ServerConfig.ini. Stop the server before editing the file. The installer writes the server name, join password, and players per team to the file again each time it runs.

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Battalion 1944: Set Up a Server on Your VPS

Introduction

Requirements

Installing Battalion 1944

After installation

Starting, stopping, and restarting the server

Configuration

Updating the server

Ports and firewall

Backups

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Battalion 1944

Installing Battalion 1944

Starting, stopping, and restarting the server

Configuration

Updating the server

Backups

Conclusion

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