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Learn how to set up a dedicated V Rising server on Windows for optimal gaming performance and smooth gameplay → Find out more
10 November 20263 min read0 Views0 helpful
Basic information:
A server running Windows Server 2016/2019 with at least a 4x 2.4 GHz CPU (AMD/Intel), at least 4 GB of RAM (DDR3/4), and 6 GB of free storage (SSD or better, preferred) is required. The server must run on a 64-bit architecture.
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Windows Server 2016/2019, at least a 4x 2.4 GHz CPU (AMD/Intel), at least 4 GB of RAM (DDR3/4), 6 GB of free storage (SSD or better preferred), and a 64-bit architecture.
Connect via RDP (Initial Access), then create a folder for the V Rising files and download SteamCMD for Windows.
Download it from steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd.zip, then extract and run the file.
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Step 1: Create a folder for V Rising
First, connect to your server using Initial Access (RDP). Once connected, create a new folder on your server where the V Rising files will be installed.
In this example, we’ll create the folder on the desktop.
To do this, right-click.
Then select "New -> Folder".
You can name the folder whatever you like. Here, we’ll call it "VRising".
Step 2: Download SteamCMD to your Windows server
Open your browser and go to the link. This will download SteamCMD for Windows to your server.
The file will then be downloaded and should be in your Downloads folder. (The Downloads folder may vary.)
For easier access, we’ll copy the steamcmd.zip file to the VRising folder we created on the desktop earlier.
To do this, click the file and press "CTRL+C".
Then open the VRising folder on the desktop and press "CTRL+V".
You’ll now see the file in the VRising folder.
Now right-click the steamcmd.zip file and select "Extract All". Confirm by clicking "Extract".
Once that’s done, double-click the steamcmd file.
A new window will open and install the SteamCMD files.
Step 3: Download the V Rising files
Once the SteamCMD files are installed, you’ll see this window.
Now specify the path where the files should be downloaded.
To do this, use the "force_install_dir" command.
The full command in our example is:
force_install_dir "C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\VRising"
Next, log in as an anonymous user.
To do this, enter "login anonymous".
Now you can finally download the files.
Use this command:
app_update 1829350 validate
The files will now be downloaded.
This may take a few minutes.
Once the process is complete, you’ll find all the files in the VRising folder on your server.
Step 4: Start and configure the V Rising server
You can edit the start_server_example.bat file to change a few settings.
To do this, right-click the file and select "Edit".
You can change the server name and the path where the process should be saved.
You can make additional changes in the configuration files.
You’ll find them in the VRisingServer_Data\StreamingAssets\Settings directory.
You can configure general settings in the ServerHostSettings.json file.
For example, you can set ports, a server description, the SaveInterval, and the game server password.
I changed the server name there to "ZAP-Hosting Test Server".
To start the server, double-click the start_server_example.bat file.
The startup process takes a little while.
If the ports have been forwarded correctly, you’ll find the server in the server list.
Step 5: Open the ports in the firewall
Your server should be publicly accessible so you can play with friends. To do this, you need to allow the server’s ports through the Windows Firewall. Ports 9876 and 9877 must be allowed for both the TCP AND UDP protocols. Port 9876 is the game server port, and 9877 is the query port.
For instructions on opening ports in Windows, see our guide Port Forwarding (Firewall).
Once the ports are open, the server will be publicly accessible as long as it is running.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you’ve successfully installed and configured V Rising on your VPS! If you have any questions or run into any issues, our support team is available every day and will be happy to help!
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