Which ports does a Renown server need?

The usual ports are 7777 (game), 27015 (Steam query), and 9999 (Beacon), all UDP, plus 25575 (TCP) if you use RCON. The ports in your startup command are the ones that apply.

How do I update my Renown server?

Stop the server and run the SteamCMD command from the installation again. Updates are not installed automatically.

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Q: Does the Renown server run on Windows and Linux?

Yes. Start Renown_CombatServer.exe on Windows or Renown_CombatServer.sh on Linux, using the launch parameters provided by Steam.

Q: Where can I find my Renown server’s Game.ini file?

It’s located at Renown_Combat\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\Game.ini (Linux: Renown_Combat/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini). The server creates it the first time it starts.

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Introduction

You can host a Renown server on your own VPS with ZapX. You have full control over the system and can set up the official Renown Dedicated Server yourself. This guide explains what you need, how to install the server with SteamCMD, and how to manage it afterward.

Info

Renown is not (yet) included in the Game Server Installer. You’ll need to install the server manually as described in this guide.

Requirements

Requirement	Renown
Operating system	Windows or Linux
Server files	Renown Dedicated Server, SteamCMD app ID `1512690`
Steam account	Not required; the download works with `anonymous`
Free disk space	The download is about 3.5 GB. Allow additional space for updates and saved games.
Access	Remote Desktop (Windows) or SSH (Linux)

Install Renown

Windows

Connect to your VPS using Remote Desktop.
Download SteamCMD from Valve and extract it, for example, to C:\steamcmd\.
Open PowerShell and download the server:

Code

C:\steamcmd\steamcmd.exe +force_install_dir C:\GameServers\renown +login anonymous +app_update 1512690 validate +quit

Linux

Connect to your VPS using SSH.
Set up SteamCMD as described in Set Up SteamCMD on Linux. It’s best to use a dedicated user instead of root.
Download the server (run SteamCMD from the SteamCMD directory or use the command you set up there):

Code

steamcmd +force_install_dir /home/steam/renown +login anonymous +app_update 1512690 validate +quit

Start the server

Start the server from its server directory using Renown_CombatServer.exe (Windows) or Renown_CombatServer.sh (Linux). Steam provides launch parameters that include, among other things, credentials for Epic Online Services. Include these parameters in your startup file so that your server starts the same way it does through Steam. You can view them with:

Code

steamcmd +login anonymous +app_info_print 1512690 +quit

In the launch section, find the file and parameters (arguments) for your operating system. Add the ports after them, for example:

Code

-Port=7777 -QueryPort=27015 -BeaconPort=9999 -RCONPort=25575

On Windows, it’s best to save the complete startup command in a .bat file in the server directory.

Important

Start the server once after installation, then stop it. The server creates its configuration files the first time it starts.

To start the server automatically, create a task in Task Scheduler on Windows with the trigger At startup and configure it to run your startup file. On Linux, start the server in a screen or tmux session, or set up a systemd service.

Configuration

Settings are stored in Game.ini under Renown_Combat\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\ (Linux: Renown_Combat/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/), in the section [/Game/Core/Blueprints/Renown_GameInstance.Renown_GameInstance_C]. Stop the server before editing the file. The key settings are:

Setting	Description
`ServerName`	Name displayed in the server list
`ServerPassword`	Password required to join; leave blank for no password
`AdminPassword`	In-game password for admins
`MaxPlayers`	Maximum number of players
`MOTD`	Message of the day shown to players when they join
`PrivateSession`	`True` hides the server from the server list; players can then connect only directly
`GameSaveName`	Name of the saved game
`EnableRCON`, `RCONPort`, `RCONPassword`	Remote control through RCON

Warning

Set secure values for AdminPassword and RCONPassword before making the server public.

Connect to the server

Players can find your server in the in-game server list, as long as PrivateSession isn’t set to True. You can find your VPS IP address in the Overview section of the ZapX dashboard.

Ports and firewall

Port	Protocol	Use
7777	UDP	Game (`-Port`)
27015	UDP	Steam query (`-QueryPort`)
9999	UDP	Beacon (`-BeaconPort`)
25575	TCP	RCON (`-RCONPort`), only if you use RCON

These are the usual values; the ports in your startup command are the ones that apply. Allow them through the Windows Firewall. For details, see Manage Windows Defender Firewall Rules. On Linux, allow them through your system firewall; see Firewall on Linux for more information. If you use your VPS’s network firewall in the ZapX dashboard, open the ports there as well. It’s best to allow access to the RCON port only from your own IP address.

Update the server

Updates are not installed automatically. Stop the server and run the same SteamCMD command you used for the installation. Players using a newer game version won’t be able to join an outdated server.

Backups

Before updates, back up the Renown_Combat\Saved folder, which contains the configuration and saved games. Stop the server first.

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 backups. Learn more in Daily Backups, Restoring Backups, and Restricted Actions.

More information

Renown does not have official server documentation. Find game news at playrenown.com and on the Renown Steam page.

Conclusion

Your Renown server is now running on your VPS. If something isn’t working properly, see Renown: Common Issues. If you have questions or need help, our support team is here for you every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

No. Renown is not (yet) included in the Game Server Installer. Install the Renown Dedicated Server manually with SteamCMD using app ID 1512690; you don’t need a Steam account.

Yes. Start Renown_CombatServer.exe on Windows or Renown_CombatServer.sh on Linux, using the launch parameters provided by Steam.

It’s located at Renown_Combat\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\Game.ini (Linux: Renown_Combat/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini). The server creates it the first time it starts.

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Renown: Set Up a Server on Your VPS

Introduction

Requirements

Install Renown

Windows

Linux

Start the server

Configuration

Connect to the server

Ports and firewall

Update the server

Backups

More information

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Renown

Install Renown

Windows

Linux

Start the server

Connect to the server

Update the server

Backups

More information

Conclusion

Game Server

Servers & Hosting

ZAPX

Resources

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