How To Setup A Dedicated Terraria Server
Journey's End, Terraria's fourth major Content Update, is now available. Journey's End feels just like Terraria 2. It features new bosses and balance improvements, as well as over 1,000 new items. One thing that thankfully hasn't changed is multiplayer. Even with the new additions, Journey's End is a multiplayer game at its core, and the best way to play with your friends is through a dedicated server. Here's how you can set up a Terraria dedicated server even if your network knowledge is limited.
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Connecting to the Server
How to connect to the server from a different computer than the one on which it's hosted
How to connect with the server if players are using the same local connection
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What You Need
- Terraria
Setting up the server
Here are some notes before we get started. We'll show how to set up a Terraria dedicated server without needing a configuration. Terraria has a server setup wizard, which makes the process dead simple. If you want other people to be able to access your server via external networks, you will need to assign a static IP to your router and forward a few ports. This varies wildly from router to router, but we have a few helpful resources at the end of this section.
Step 1 - First, navigate to the Terraria folder. If you're running the game through Steam, the default installation location should be C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonTerraria. Once there, open TerrariaServer.exe to launch the server config window and bring up a list of all available worlds. You can find the same executable in C:GOG GalaxyGamesTerraria if you purchased the game through GOG.
Tip: To make it easy to access TerrariaServer.exe, create a shortcut on your desktop.
Step 2: Each world is saved locally to your computer's hard disk. If you don't have a world or want to create one, type "n", hit Enter and enter the command line. GAME BOAT The prompt will appear asking you to choose the world size (small, medium, large, and large), and to name it. After completing the above steps, the world will be generated. Once it is created, you can select it to be the server's dedicated realm.
Step 3 - To select a server world, type the number in to the Chosen World box. You can then create the following configurations.
The maximum number allowed to play. The default setting for the server cap is eight.
You can set the port. Unless you're running multiple servers and need to set a different port, you can just hit Enter to use the default, which is 7777.
Enable port forwarding. Type "y" to enable port forwarding or "n" if you do not wish to use it.
Set your password. If you want to set a password for your server, type it in the field directly right of Password, then hit Enter. Doing so without typing anything will mean there is no password for the server.
Step 4: The world will now be available for all who connect to it. If you wish to change the settings for the world, you can do so from within the server console window. You can also make changes while you are playing. This allows you to make changes in Terraria's world in real-time. You can make the following configurations to your server:
Step 5: If you're planning on playing with others who are not connected to the same LAN/router as the host computer, you will need a static IP address and port forwarding for your Terraria server so others can access it. If you are unsure how to change your IP address or how to port forward, we have a guide. Port Forward also offers detailed instructions for specific routers, broken down by make and model.
Once you have a server running, it is time to connect.
Step 4: Type either "localhost" (or "127.0.0.1") when asked for an IP address.
How to connect from a different computer to the server than the one it's hosted
Step 1 - Launch Terraria as normal
Step 2: Select Multiplayer > Join via IP.
Step 3: Select the character that you wish to use.
Step 4: Enter the IP address for the router to which your server PC is connected.
How to connect with the server if players are using the same local connection
Step 1 - Find your computer’s IPv4 address.
Do not panic if you don’t know how to do this. To do this, simply open the search bar in Windows Start Menu and type the letters "cmd".
Step 2: Once this is done, open the Command Prompt. After the command prompt is open, type "ipconfig" in the window and click Enter. Your IPv4 address will appear below Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection and Wireless LAN Adapter Wireless Network Connection 2.
Step 3: Record the IPv4 address of your computer. Copy it somewhere and then open Terraria just as you would normally.
Step 4: Select Multiplayer and then click Join via IP.
Step 5: Pick the character you want to play with.
Step 6: When the system asks for your IP address, type the IPv4 address that you have written down in Step 2.
Most players should be capable of connecting to the server simultaneously, no matter whether they use the internet, LAN, or both. If this doesn't work, double-check that you've followed all of the previous instructions. Check that you've configured the server and network correctly. After everything is established, you can enjoy playing your games on your brand new server.
Some people may find it difficult to connect to a Terraria server. This is common if you have never worked with network configurations. Fortunately, the game is beginner-friendly. Even those with no prior experience should be able to set up the game easily. And even if you aren't the head networker for your team, it's still helpful to acquire some back-end knowledge. This will come in handy when you encounter connectivity problems.
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