Farming Simulator 2019 Dedicated Server Setup on Windows VPS

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Introduction

Do you have a Windows VPS and want to install Farming Simulator 2019 Dedicated Server on it? You’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll explain step by step how to set up this service on your server.

Farming Simulator 2019 Dedicated Server Setup on Windows VPS

Requirements

You need a server running Windows Server 2016/2019 with at least a 4x 2.4 GHz CPU (AMD/Intel), at least 2 GB RAM (DDR3/4), and 6 GB of free storage (an SSD or better is preferred). The server must run on a 64-bit architecture.
You’ll also need your own GameLicense (the Steam version is not supported) and a public IPv4 address. A GPU or sound card is not required for the Dedicated Server.
Depending on how many mods or DLCs you add to the Dedicated Server, you may need more resources.

Step 1: Buy a digital license

You need a digital version of Farming Simulator 2019. The Steam version is not supported.
You can buy the digital version on the Farming Simulator website.
After purchasing, you can download Farming Simulator online using the link in the email from Giants: Link.

Info

Important: The email contains the GameKey, which you’ll need to download the game and activate the installation later.

Step 2: Download Farming Simulator directly to your Windows Server

Connect to your Windows Server using Initial Access (RDP). Then open a browser and go to the link from the email again: Link. Enter your GameKey and select the download for Windows 8/10.

The file will be downloaded and should be in your Downloads folder (the location may vary).

Double-click the file to open it, then run Setup.exe.
Next, read and accept the terms and conditions. You can choose a Standard or Custom installation; Standard is usually sufficient.
Finally, click Install — installing Farming Simulator 2019 may take a few minutes.

Once the installation is complete, the following message will appear. Confirm it by clicking “Finish.”

The basic installation is now complete.

Step 3: Activate the game and configure the Dedicated Server

Now start Farming Simulator. There should be a shortcut on your desktop; if not, you can also start it from the Windows menu.
You can ignore error messages about a missing GPU or similar, or close them by clicking No/Cancel. Farming Simulator only needs to be started so you can enter the key.

A confirmation will appear once the key has been recognized.

Now set a login name and password, or find and change them in the Dedicated Server config, so you can sign in to the Dedicated Server web interface later.
In a standard installation, you’ll find the config at
C:\Program Files (x86)\Farming Simulator 2019 under the name "dedicatedServer.xml".
You can change the login details as you like.

Step 4: Start Farming Simulator 2019 Dedicated Server

To start the Dedicated Server, run "dedicatedServer.exe" in the same directory as "dedicatedServer.xml".

You can then open the web interface at https://SERVER-IP:8080.

Sign in using the login details you set earlier or found in "dedicatedServer.xml".
The remaining configuration in the web interface is straightforward and can be customized to your needs in just a few clicks.

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 open the server ports in the Windows Firewall.
Ports 10823 and 8080 must be opened for the TCP protocol. Port 10823 is the game server port, and 8080 is the web port for the web interface. You only need to open the web port if you want to access the web interface from outside your server — otherwise, you can also manage it locally through RDP on the Windows Server.
Find out how to open ports in Windows: Port forwarding (Firewall).

After opening the ports, the server will be publicly accessible as long as it is running.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you’ve successfully installed and configured the Farming Simulator 2019 server on your VPS! If you have any questions or run into any problems, our support team is available every day and will be happy to help.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

No. You need your own digital (non-Steam) license from the Farming Simulator website.

Windows Server 2016/2019, at least a 4x 2.4 GHz CPU (AMD/Intel), at least 2 GB RAM (DDR3/4), 6 GB of free storage (an SSD or better is preferred), and a 64-bit architecture.

In the email from Giants Software after you purchase the digital version.

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Farming Simulator 2019 Dedicated Server Setup on Windows VPS

Introduction

Requirements

Step 1: Buy a digital license

Step 2: Download Farming Simulator directly to your Windows Server

Step 3: Activate the game and configure the Dedicated Server

Step 4: Start Farming Simulator 2019 Dedicated Server

Step 5: Open the ports in the firewall

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

Software

Requirements

Step 1: Buy a digital license

Step 2: Download Farming Simulator directly to your Windows Server

Step 3: Activate the game and configure the Dedicated Server

Step 4: Start Farming Simulator 2019 Dedicated Server

Step 5: Open the ports in the firewall

Conclusion

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