How do I update my Craftopia server?

Open the Game Server Installer again and select Craftopia. The installer will show Update. Alternatively, use the Craftopia (craftopia) - Update shortcut on the VPS. Your settings and saved games will be preserved.

Which ports does a Craftopia server need?

By default, port 6587 (UDP). The installer opens it in the Windows Firewall and, if you install through the dashboard, in your VPS's network firewall as well.

Craftopia: Set Up a Server on Your VPS

Learn how to install a Craftopia server with the Game Server Installer on your VPS, open the required ports, and keep your server up to date → Find out more

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Introduction

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

Requirements

Requirement	Craftopia
Operating system	Windows Server 2019 or newer
Memory	At least 7 GB
Free disk space	At least 20 GB on drive C:

Info

Craftopia is only available for Windows in the Game Server Installer. If your VPS runs Linux, install a Windows Server template via Settings > Reinstallation. This will delete all data on the VPS. For more information, see Server Reinstallation.

Install Craftopia

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 Craftopia and select it.
Under Set up server, specify the Server name and Player slots. You can find the Game port under Advanced settings.
Click Install on this VPS, then click Start installation.

The installer downloads the Craftopia server via SteamCMD, sets it up, and starts it. For a detailed explanation of the installation process, see the Game Server Installer guide.

Important

In Craftopia, the server name is also the name of your world. Using a new name starts a new world alongside the old one. The old world remains in the DedicatedServerSave\Worlds folder.

Info

Instead of a password, Craftopia protects the server with a numeric PIN (6 to 8 digits). The PIN is only requested by the PowerShell command; when you install from the dashboard, the server has no PIN. The first startup builds the world and takes about two minutes.

You can also install Craftopia 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.

After installation

When the installation is complete, the installer displays your server address under How to connect. For instructions on connecting, see Craftopia: Connect to the Server.

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

Folder/file	Contents
`server\`	Craftopia server files
`server\ServerSetting.ini`	Server settings
`server\DedicatedServerSave\`	Your worlds (`Worlds`), player data (`Craftopia.db`), and world settings (`Settings.db`)
`logs\server.log`	Server output

Start, stop, and restart the server

Your Craftopia server starts automatically when the VPS boots and restarts if it crashes. To manage it, connect via Remote Desktop and use the desktop shortcuts:

Craftopia (craftopia) - Start
Craftopia (craftopia) - Stop
Craftopia (craftopia) - Restart

Important

Always stop Craftopia using Craftopia (craftopia) - Stop. The shortcut runs the stop command, which saves the world before Craftopia shuts down after about 30 seconds. Otherwise, the world will only be as up to date as the last automatic save, which runs every 5 minutes by default.

Configuration

Craftopia's settings are stored in server\ServerSetting.ini. These include the difficulty (difficulty), game mode (gameMode), and the interval between automatic saves in seconds (autoSaveSec). The installer overwrites the name, port, player slots, and PIN every time you install or update the server, so change these settings through the installer. Any other settings in the file remain as you enter them. Stop the server before editing the file, then restart it afterward.

Update the server

Updates are not installed automatically. To update, open the Game Server Installer again and select Craftopia. The installer detects the existing installation and displays Update. Alternatively, use the Craftopia (craftopia) - Update shortcut on the VPS. Your settings and saved games will be preserved.

Ports and firewall

Port	Protocol	Use
6587	UDP	Game

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

Backups

Use the Craftopia (craftopia) - Backup shortcut to save your worlds, player data, and settings as a ZIP file in C:\ZapX-GameServers\_backups\craftopia\. Use Craftopia (craftopia) - Restore to restore a backup. The game's own backup copies in the DedicatedServerSave\Backup folder are not included.

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, Restoring Data, and Locked Actions.

Conclusion

Your Craftopia server is now running on your VPS. Remember to always stop it using the Stop shortcut so your world is saved. 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 Craftopia, adjust the settings, and click Install on this VPS.

Not with the Game Server Installer. Craftopia is only available for Windows Server 2019 or newer. If your VPS runs Linux, install a Windows Server template via Settings > Reinstallation. This will delete all data on the VPS.

It's located at C:\ZapX-GameServers\craftopia\server\ServerSetting.ini. Stop the server using the Stop shortcut before editing the file. The installer overwrites the name, port, player slots, and PIN every time it runs.

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Craftopia: Set Up a Server on Your VPS

Introduction

Requirements

Install Craftopia

After installation

Start, stop, and restart the server

Configuration

Update the server

Ports and firewall

Backups

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

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Start, stop, and restart the server

Configuration

Update the server

Backups

Conclusion

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