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Dedicated Server: Conan Exiles Dedicated Server Windows Setup
Discover how to set up a Conan Exiles Dedicated Server on your Windows Dedicated Server for smooth gameplay and easy server management → Learn more now
10 November 20264 min read0 Views0 helpful
Introduction
Do you have a Windows Dedicated Server and want to install the Conan Exiles Dedicated Server on it? Then you’re in the right place. This guide will walk you through the setup process step by step.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
First, download SteamCMD from the official Valve website, extract it to a folder of your choice, and run steamcmd.exe. Once you see 'Loading Steam API.... OK', install the Conan Exiles Dedicated Server using the command app_update 443030 validate within SteamCMD.
SteamCMD is the command-line version (CLI) of the Steam client. It lets you download Dedicated Server files and Steam Workshop content without installing the graphical Steam client.
The app ID is 443030. The full SteamCMD command is: app_update 443030 validate.
After installation via SteamCMD, find the server executable in the target folder. Start it by double-clicking or via the command line with your desired startup parameters (e.g., port number, map, max players).
Use Remote Desktop with your server’s IP address, the username Administrator, and the password stored in the ZapX dashboard. Details are in the First Access (RDP) guide.
Yes, to make your server publicly accessible, you must create inbound (and sometimes outbound) rules for the used ports in Windows Defender Firewall. See the Port Forwarding (Firewall) guide for details.
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Preparation
First, connect to your Dedicated Server via Remote Desktop (RDP). If you need help, check out our First Access (RDP) guide.
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Server Launcher Tool
As an alternative to SteamCMD, the Conan Exiles developers maintain a handy server launcher tool for Windows to simplify starting the server.
We recommend reading the Official Forum Post if you want to use this tool.
Once you have access to your server, you need to set up SteamCMD to download the necessary Dedicated Server files. SteamCMD is the command-line version (CLI) of the Steam client and allows you to easily download Steam Workshop and Dedicated Server files. Download SteamCMD from the official Valve website or directly here.
Create a new folder anywhere on your server; in this example, we call it steamcmd. Go to your Downloads folder, find the recently downloaded steamcmd.zip, and move it into the steamcmd folder. Extract the file using right-click and Windows’ built-in extraction or programs like 7zip or WinRAR. After that, you should see the steamcmd.exe file extracted.
Simply start steamcmd.exe and wait until the installation process completes.
Once the message Loading Steam API.... OK appears, the installation is successful, and you can proceed with installing the Conan Exiles Dedicated Server in the next section.
Installation
After installation, you should be able to run commands in the steamcmd.exe command line window. First, log in anonymously by entering the command: login anonymous
Once logged in, you can start downloading the files.
Tip
Optional: You can set your preferred installation directory with the command force_install_dir [path], replacing [path] with your desired server path. For example:
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force_install_dir C:\Conan-Server
Start the download with the command app_update 443030. The app ID 443030 corresponds to the Conan Exiles application.
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Please do not interrupt the process prematurely to avoid errors. It may take a moment, but patience pays off! :)
After the download completes successfully, navigate to the download directory containing all server files. There, you can use the StartServer.bat file to start the server. However, we recommend setting up port forwarding and configuring your server first.
Port Forwarding for Your Server
To make your server publicly accessible, you need to configure port forwarding for the ports used by the Dedicated Server. You can do this either via PowerShell commands, which is easier, or the classic way through Windows Defender Firewall.
Open Windows Search and look for PowerShell. Right-click and select Run as administrator to ensure you have the necessary permissions for everything to work smoothly.
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Make sure to run PowerShell in administrator mode; otherwise, the settings might not apply correctly.
These commands automatically create the firewall rules your Conan Exiles server needs to be publicly reachable.
Open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security via Windows Search. If you only see the basic firewall page, click Advanced Settings to open the correct window.
Create new rules for your Conan Exiles server. Click on inbound and outbound rules and add the following protocols and ports:
After adding these rules, your server will be publicly accessible, and you can connect using your server’s IP address. However, we recommend configuring the server settings before connecting.
Configuration
So far, you have completed the basic installation of your Conan Exiles server. You can make further settings via a configuration file in the server directory.
Navigate to the following directory:
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../Conan-Server/Engine/Config/Windows
There you will find the WindowsServerEngine.ini file. In this file, you can adjust many settings by adding specific parameters.
Example: To set a server name, password, and admin password, add the following:
We recommend checking the Conan Exiles Wiki for a comprehensive list of all available options.
Starting the Server & Connecting
Now you can start your server. Go to the main directory of your Conan Exiles server and run the StartServer.bat file you created earlier. This will open the server console in a command line window and begin the startup process. You can then connect directly via the in-game server browser by entering your server’s IP address and port (default port is 7777).
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured your Conan Exiles server on your Dedicated Server! If you have any questions or issues, our support team is available daily and happy to assist you!
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