> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://wiki.longvinter.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Windows Server Setup

> Guide for setting up a Longvinter server on Windows.

<Note>If you have any trouble following this guide, please send us a message on [Discord](https://discord.gg/longvinter) or the [Uuvana Forums](https://forum.uuvana.com/t/longvinter-questions-and-help). We are more than happy to help you out!</Note>

## Requirements and Pre-requisites

* Min. 3 GB RAM
* Min. 64-bit Windows 10 Operating System
* Min. CPU with at least 3GHz clock speed
* Broadband internet connection
* Router with the ability to port forward
* SteamCMD installed in your system

<Warning>Some ISPs might not allow you to port forward. In such case, we recommend you to purchase VPS / Dedicated Server services.</Warning>

## Installing Server

<Steps>
  <Step title="System Setup" icon="user-plus">
    ### Installing SteamCMD

    1. Create a new folder for SteamCMD (e.g., `C:\steamcmd`)
    2. Download SteamCMD from [here](https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd.zip)
    3. Extract the contents of the zip file to the folder you created
    4. Run `steamcmd.exe` to install/update SteamCMD

    ### Making directory for Longvinter server

    Create a new folder for the Longvinter server (e.g., `C:\longvinter-server`)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Port-forwarding and Firewalls" icon="block-brick-fire">
    <Warning>In other tutorials it is asked to open the TCP Port, do not do it. Unreal Engine doesn't use TCP connections.</Warning>

    <Info>If you are opening multiple servers on the same network, configure firewall accordingly.</Info>

    1. Open Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
    2. Create new Inbound Rules for the following:
       * UDP port 7777

    <Frame caption="Open Windows firewall">
      <img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3257540/158257002-fdd91104-b661-46f8-90de-a07c0d724c91.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Frame caption="Select 'Port' option">
      <img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3257540/158257053-1d9cab7d-666a-4bef-9871-09d6fcc445db.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Frame caption="Enter port and select protocol">
      <img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3257540/158257096-96d8de79-80a3-483a-98ed-da830fe89a6b.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Frame caption="Allow the connection">
      <img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3257540/158257123-674efc62-ba90-4c96-b753-5124929500b8.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Frame caption="Select all profiles">
      <img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3257540/158257155-ebba1e05-2f33-445b-bebb-b392e038edca.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Frame caption="Name the rule">
      <img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3257540/158257182-f57e43d6-0905-4db5-ba67-5cf334c27711.png" />
    </Frame>

    Also, make sure to forward these ports on your router.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install Longvinter Server" icon="download">
    Open Command Prompt and run:

    ```shell theme={null}
    C:\steamcmd\steamcmd.exe +force_install_dir C:\longvinter-server +login anonymous +app_update 1639880 validate +quit
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize the Server" icon="gear">
    1. Navigate to `C:\longvinter-server\Longvinter\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\`
    2. Create a new file named `Game.ini`
    3. Open `Game.ini` with a text editor and add the following content:

    ```ini theme={null}
    [/Game/Blueprints/Server/GI_AdvancedSessions.GI_AdvancedSessions_C]
    ServerName=[EU-WEST] Arlo's Hangout
    ServerMOTD=Welcome to Arlo's Hangout
    MaxPlayers=64
    Password=
    CommunityWebsite=discord.gg/longvinter
    CoopPlay=false
    CheckVPN=true
    CoopSpawn=0
    Tag=none
    ChestRespawnTime=900
    DisableWanderingTraders=false

    [/Game/Blueprints/Server/GM_Longvinter.GM_Longvinter_C]
    AdminSteamID=00023652dd9b4673be20d4f83ab42c5b 0002365d948ad82f373be20d4ff8ab42c5b
    PVP=false
    TentDecay=true
    MaxTents=3
    RestartTime24h=6
    SaveBackups=true
    ```

    <Card title="Configuration" icon="gear" href="/server/configuration">
      Check out configuration page for detailed information.
    </Card>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the Server" icon="play">
    To start the server manually:

    1. Open Command Prompt
    2. Navigate to your Longvinter server directory:
       ```shell theme={null}
       cd C:\longvinter-server
       ```
    3. Run the server:
       ```shell theme={null}
       LongvinterServer.exe
       ```

    For automatic startup, you can create a batch file or use Windows Task Scheduler.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Server Maintenance" icon="traffic-cone">
    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="Updating the Server">
        Run the following command to update your Longvinter server:

        ```shell theme={null}
        C:\steamcmd\steamcmd.exe +force_install_dir C:\longvinter-server +login anonymous +app_update 1639880 validate +quit
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Backing Up Saves">
        Use this command to create a backup of your server saves:

        ```shell theme={null}
        xcopy /E /I /Y C:\longvinter-server\Longvinter\Saved C:\longvinter-backup-%date:~-4,4%%date:~-10,2%%date:~-7,2%
        ```
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Getting Help

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="FAQ" icon="question" href="/server/faq">
    Check our server FAQ page to find solutions for common issues.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discord" icon="discord" href="https://discord.gg/longvinter">
    Ask questions in our #dedicated-server-help channel located in our Discord server.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>Please contact **@alvar\_noah** on the [Longvinter Discord](https://discord.gg/longvinter) if there are any errors.</Tip>