Posted on March 30, 2025 · Updated on May 28, 2026

Setting Up a Self-Hosted Vintage Story Multiplayer World: A Beginner's Walkthrough

by Lou P.

Getting Started with Vintage Story Server Hosting

Vintage Story is a survival sandbox game, and running your own server lets you play with friends. This guide covers the setup process.

Downloading the Server

Download the server files from the official website. You'll need a game account to access the downloads.

Running the Server

Extract the files and run the server startup script. Make sure you have the latest .NET runtime installed.

Server Configuration

Edit the serverconfig.json file to set your world name, max players, and game mode.

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Connecting to Your Server

Open Vintage Story, click Multiplayer, and enter your server's IP address.