How to set up a locally hosted server

This guide will show you how to set up your own astroneer dedicated server at home.

You need:

• Windows PC/server, Currently there is no Linux support
• some basic networking knowledge

Configuration

1. Download astro-starter.exe from the Releases.
2. Put the file in an empty folder.
3. Run it once (by double-clicking). Windows might warn you that it could be a virus, I promise it's not.
4. This will generate the default config file starter.json and start.bat.

5. Open the starter.json in a text editor (like notepad).
6. Put your username in the owner field and choose a server name to put in the name field.

Note: more documentation on the configuration file can be found here: TODO

Network

1. Create a firewall exception for UDP port 8777 inbound.
2. Port forward UDP port 8777 on your router. Video

Starting the server

• Start the server by double-clicking start.bat

Note (for more advanced users): you can start astro-starter.exe in any way you like, the batch file is only there to show you the output in case an error occurs.

• The server will now download all the files and start.
• Manage and stop the server with the web interface at http://localhost:5000.

Warning: Do not stop the server by closing the window! This will not actually stop the server.