Which ports does an Outlaws of the Old West server need?

By default, it uses ports 27016 (base port), 27017 (joining), and 27015 (query), all over UDP. The installer opens them in the Windows firewall and, if you install through the dashboard, in your VPS's Network Firewall as well.

Outlaws of the Old West: Set Up a Server on Your VPS

Learn how to install an Outlaws of the Old West server on your VPS with the Game Server Installer, connect to it, and keep it up to date → Learn more

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Introduction

You can run an Outlaws of the Old West 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 Outlaws server afterward.

Outlaws of the Old West: Set Up a Server on Your VPS

Requirements

Requirement	Outlaws of the Old West
Operating system	Windows Server 2019 or newer
Memory	At least 7 GB
Free disk space	At least 6 GB on drive C:

The server uses around 6 GB of memory even when no players are online. We therefore recommend a VPS with 8 GB of memory.

Info

The Game Server Installer only offers Outlaws of the Old West for Windows. If your VPS runs Linux, install a Windows Server template via Settings > Reinstallation. This deletes all data on your VPS. Learn more in Server Reinstallation.

Install Outlaws of the Old West

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 Outlaws of the Old West and select it.
Under Set up server, configure the Server name, Player slots, and, under Game mode, the server type (PVP, PVE, or Roleplay). You can find the Game port and Query port under Advanced settings.
Click Install on this VPS, then Start installation.

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

Important

After starting, the server takes 1.5 to 2.5 minutes to load the map. Only then does it open the player port and appear in the server list.

Info

Outlaws of the Old West doesn't have a configuration file. The installer passes the server name, player slots, server type, and join password when it starts the server.

You can also install Outlaws of the Old West yourself using a command. In the final step, copy the command shown, connect using Remote Desktop, and run it in Windows PowerShell as an administrator.

After installation

Once installation is complete, the installer displays your server address under How to connect. When you install through the dashboard, the installer doesn't set a join password. If you want one, install using a command; the script will prompt you for it privately. To connect, find your server in the in-game server list by its name. Alternatively, add it as a favorite in Steam using your VPS IP address and the Query port, which is 27015 by default. You can also find your IP address in the Overview of your VPS in the ZapX dashboard.

Your server files are located on your VPS at C:\ZapX-GameServers\outlaws-of-the-old-west\:

Folder/file	Contents
`server\`	Outlaws of the Old West server files
`server\Outlaws\Saved\SaveGames\`	Saved games
`server\Outlaws\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\`	Server settings
`server\Outlaws\Saved\AdminList.txt`	Admin list
`server\Outlaws\Saved\BanList.txt`	Ban list
`logs\server.log`	Server output

Start, stop, and restart the server

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

Outlaws of the Old West (outlaws-of-the-old-west) - Start
Outlaws of the Old West (outlaws-of-the-old-west) - Stop
Outlaws of the Old West (outlaws-of-the-old-west) - Restart

When you stop the server, it shuts down cleanly in about 10 seconds. Windows then reports a crash during shutdown, and the process remains visible for about another minute. This is normal, and your saved games are still stored. Wait until the process has ended before starting the server again.

Configuration

Outlaws of the Old West doesn't have a configuration file for its basic settings. The installer passes the server name, player slots, server type (PVP, PVE, or Roleplay), and join password each time the server starts. To change these values, use the installer: select Outlaws of the Old West again, update the settings, and click Update.

Admins and banned players are listed in server\Outlaws\Saved\AdminList.txt and server\Outlaws\Saved\BanList.txt. Stop the server before editing these files, then start it again afterward.

Update the server

Updates aren't installed automatically. To update the server, open the Game Server Installer again and select Outlaws of the Old West. The installer detects the existing installation and displays Update. Alternatively, use the Outlaws of the Old West (outlaws-of-the-old-west) - Update shortcut on your VPS. Your saved games, admin list, and ban list will be preserved.

Ports and firewall

Port	Protocol	Usage
27016	UDP	Base port (game port)
27017	UDP	Game (joining)
27015	UDP	Query and Steam favorites

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. Players connect using the port immediately after the game port, which is 27017 by default. If you change the Game port, this port changes as well.

Backups

Use the Outlaws of the Old West (outlaws-of-the-old-west) - Backup shortcut to save your saved games, server settings, admin list, and ban list as a ZIP file in C:\ZapX-GameServers\_backups\outlaws-of-the-old-west\. Use Outlaws of the Old West (outlaws-of-the-old-west) - Restore to restore a backup.

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 Outlaws server is now running on your VPS. If you have any 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 Outlaws of the Old West, adjust the settings, and click Install on this VPS.

Not with the Game Server Installer. Outlaws of the Old West is only available for Windows Server 2019 or newer. If your VPS runs Linux, you can install a Windows Server template via Settings > Reinstallation. This deletes all data on your VPS.

The installer requires at least 7 GB. Since the server uses around 6 GB even when no players are online, we recommend a VPS with 8 GB of memory.

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