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VPS: RageMP Dedicated Server Windows Setup

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(Details may vary with products from different providers but the main concepts remain the same)

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Introduction​

Do you have a Windows VPS or root server and you want to install the RageMP Dedicated server service on it? You are in the right place. In this guide, we will explain the step by step process of installing this service on your server.

Preparation​

To begin with, connect to your VPS or root server through Remote Desktop (RDP). Use our Initial Access (RDP) guide if you need help doing this.

Once you have accessed your server, begin by installing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2017 as this is a prerequisite that RageMP requires. Ensure this is installed before proceeding. If you are unsure if you already have it installed, run the installer and it will tell you during the setup.

Once you have the dependency installed, download the latest server release from the RageMP's Website.

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If you already have RageMP installed, you can proceed to the Switching to Server Branch sub-section. You don't have to re-install RageMP again.

Installation​

Once the release is downloaded, run the RAGEMultiplayer_Setup.exe executable file and proceed with the installation steps. You will be able to adjust the installation path during the setup which we recommend.

Now with RageMP installed, run the RAGE Multiplayer app which should now be accessible within your Windows apps.

On first launch, you will be required to set the path to your GTA:V game installation folder. The installation directory depends on the launcher you installed the game from and by default will be located under C:/Program Files or C:/Program Files (x86).

You will now have to adjust the branch to download the server files.

Switching to Server Branch​

Navigate to the directory that RageMP was installed into. Locate the config.xml file in this folder. Adjust the channel parameter from prerelease to prerelease_server and save the file.

Now run the updater.exe executable file which will download the necessary server files based on the branch change. You will notice a new server-files folder that appears in your RageMP directory which is what you will require.

You can now revert the channel parameter back to prerelease and re-run the update.exe file to switch back to the client version so that you can play again.

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You can move the server files and rename the folder to anything you wish, for example to your desktop. You are not required to run this inside of the RAGEMP folder.

To start the server, simply run ragemp-server.exe found in the server-files directory or your server folder and the server will start booting. However, we recommend port forwarding and configuring your server first.

Port Forwarding your server​

In order to ensure that your server is accessible to the public, you must alter port forwarding rules for the ports that the dedicated server process is using. You can do this either through PowerShell commands directly, which is easier, or regularly through the Windows Defender Firewall page.

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Launching the server for the first time should display a UAC prompt. If you accept this, your firewall rules will be automatically setup, meaning you can proceed with the next section. Otherwise, follow one of the methods below.

Open your Windows search box, and search for PowerShell. Make sure to right-click and Run as Administrator so that permissions are accessible and everything works correctly.

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Ensure you run your PowerShell in Administrator mode, otherwise the settings may not apply correctly.

Next, copy and paste the following commands into your PowerShell Prompt:

New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "RageMP Server" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 22005  -Protocol TCP -Action Allow
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "RageMP Server" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 22005 -Protocol UDP -Action Allow
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "RageMP Server" -Direction Outbound -LocalPort 22005 -Protocol TCP -Action Allow
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "RageMP Server" -Direction Outbound -LocalPort 22005 -Protocol UDP -Action Allow

These commands will automatically create firewall rules which are necessary for your RageMP server to be accessible to the public.

Once you have added these rules, your server will now be accessible, which means you will be able to connect to it through your server's IP address.

We recommend that you configure your server settings first through the following section before accessing your server.

Configuration​

By this stage, you have finished the setup for your RageMP server. You can perform further server configuration through a configuration file.

Navigate back to the root folder. Find and open the conf.json configuration file. In this file, you can adjust a few server parameters ranging from the port, to server name and more.

As an example, here are a few configuration options that are set:

"maxplayers" : 100,
"name" : "ZAP-Hosting Docs Test",
"gamemode" : "freeroam",

Starting & Connecting to your server​

Now it is time to start your server. Head over to the server-files directory or your server folder and run ragemp-server.exe to begin the start up process. This will open the server's console in a command prompt and begin the startup process.

You will now be able to direct connect to your server in-game via the RageMP launcher.

Conclusion​

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured the RageMP server on your VPS! If you have any further questions or problems, please contact our support team, who are available to help you every day!