Example below, using 10.10.10.100 as the IP:
Use a public IP checker like () to figure out yours and then add it to the INI file. SET YOUR PUBLIC IP ADDRESSĪstroServerSettings.ini will need a line that sets the PublicIP of the server that players will put in game.
This only works if the server is offline. You can use this to modify the settings of the server you are running rather than loading up the entire game to make changes. We arent going to explain that here as it can vary based on your configuration but CLICK HERE for a great article that explains it in detail for Windows 10.ĪstroServerSettings.ini should have a few fields already in it. You will still have to set an exception for your firewall to accept connections on this port. THIS ONLY CONFIGURES THE PORT THAT ASTRONEER LOOK FOR CONNECTIONS ON. You can use a port of your choosing, but for our purposes we are going to go with Port 8777. In Engine.ini, you will want to configure the port that the server will accept connections on. If they don’t exist, try running the server first and then closing it. The two files we will be working in are Engine.ini and AstroServerSettings.ini. Navigate to the directory of installation and thenĪSTRONEER DEDICATED SERVER > ASTRO > SAVED > CONFIG > WINDOWS SERVER Once the files are installed in the directory of your choosing, you will need to modify two. INI WHILE THE SERVER IS RUNNING WILL NOT GET SAVED. Find ASTRONEER Dedicated Server in the list and install.Īlternatively you can pull down the server files via SteamCMD with the appid 728470 LOCATE AND MODIFY DEDICATED SERVER. Load into steam and navigate to LIBRARY > TOOLS. Now for actual details! DOWNLOAD DEDICATED SERVER FILESįirst off, you are going to need to download the Dedicated Server files via steam. Any attempt to modify the game or connect to our backend services to circumvent unlocks will be met with an immediate ban. Opening up your internet to outside connections is to be done completely at your own risk. While we are offering directions for initial set up, we offer no direct warranty or support related to host your own servers. *DISCLAIMER* This is a reasonably complicated process that requires you to make adjustments to your firewall.