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Learn how to set up and configure an open.mp Dedicated Server on your Windows VPS for seamless multiplayer gaming → Learn more
10 November 20263 min read1 Views0 helpful
Introduction
Do you have a Windows VPS and want to install the open.mp Dedicated Server on it? You're in the right place. In this guide, we'll walk you through installing this service on your server step by step.
FAQ
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No. Download and extract the win-x86 version directly from the open.mp GitHub repository, then start the server with omp-server.exe.
Use PowerShell commands (New-NetFirewallRule) or Windows Defender Firewall. In many cases, confirming the first UAC prompt sets up the firewall rules automatically.
Yes. Otherwise, the firewall settings may not be applied correctly.
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Preparation
First, connect to your VPS using Remote Desktop (RDP). If you need help, check out our First Login (RDP) guide.
Once you have access to your server, download the latest version from the open.mp GitHub repository. Make sure to select the win-x86 version.
Installation
After downloading the release, extract the files using a tool such as 7zip or WinRAR. This should create a Server folder containing all the necessary server files.
To start the server, simply run omp-server.exe and the server will boot. However, we recommend setting up port forwarding and configuring your server first.
Port forwarding for your server
To make your server publicly accessible, you need to create port forwarding rules for the ports used by the Dedicated Server. You can do this either directly with PowerShell commands, which is easier, or the traditional way using Windows Defender Firewall.
Tip
When you start the server for the first time, a UAC prompt should appear. If you confirm it, the firewall rules will be set up automatically, and you can move straight to the next section. If not, follow one of the methods below.
Open Windows Search and search for PowerShell. Right-click it and select Run as administrator to ensure you have the necessary permissions and everything works smoothly.
Info
Make sure to run PowerShell as an administrator, or the settings may not be applied correctly.
Then copy and paste the following commands into PowerShell:
These commands automatically create the firewall rules your open.mp server needs to be publicly accessible.
Use Windows Search to open Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security. If you only see the basic firewall, click Advanced settings to open the correct window.
Create new rules for your open.mp server. To do this, click Inbound Rules and Outbound Rules, then add the following protocols and ports:
Check out our Server Configuration guide to learn about all available options and what they do.
Start and connect to the server
You can now start your server. Go to the root directory and run omp-server.exe to begin the startup process. The server console will open in a command window, and the server will boot.
You can now connect to your server directly in the game using the open.mp launcher. If you want your server to appear in the server list, check out our Server Configuration guide and make sure the enable_query parameter is set to true (it should be by default). Save the file and restart the server.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you've successfully installed and configured your open.mp 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.
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