# How to set up a V Rising dedicated server The **vampire survival game V Rising** has been so popular that it reached 500,000 sales within the first three days after its release. As of May 17, 2022, brave heroes and heroines turn into awakened bloodsuckers to fight their way through a world of developed by Stunlock Studies. Sounds fun? It is even more fun when played with friends on your own V Rising server. We’ll show you how to set one up in no time. ## V Rising server: what are my hosting options? Once you’ve purchased V Rising, you can get started in a **multiplayer session** straightaway by running it on your own device. However, hardware and internet connection are the decisive factors for the stability and performance of a V Rising server – especially when you want to participate in the game. Note that the server only runs when you’re online. For the best possible gaming experience, hosting with a professional provider is recommended. With IONOS, for example, you can choose from **three server models**: - [vServer (VPS)](https://www.ionos.ca/servers/vps "Rent affordable vServer from IONOS"): Virtual resources at a fixed rate - [Cloud Server](https://www.ionos.ca/cloud/cloud-servers "Rent Cloud Server from IONOS"): Virtual resources billed by the minute - [Dedicated Server](https://www.ionos.ca/servers/dedicated-servers "Dedicated Server with Linux or Windows from IONOS"): Dedicated hardware reserved exclusively for you With a **dedicated server** you opt for maximum performance by accessing enterprise hardware with **strong single-core power** that’s exclusively reserved for you. At the same time, you only get charged for what you use. In contrast, the **vServer** (VPS) and **Cloud Server** from IONOS use **virtual resources**. These are shared between customers, but that doesn’t affect their performance. With a vServer, you pay a fixed monthly price. With a cloud server, performance can be flexibly adjusted and what you use is billed by the minute. ## V Rising: 3 server scenarios and matching IONOS plans All three IONOS servers are suitable for **implementing a V Rising server**. For beginners, the vServer and Cloud Server options are recommended since V Rising does not actually require strong single-core performance. When making your selection consider the computing power for the underlying operating system – [Windows or Linux server](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/server/know-how/linux-vs-windows-the-big-server/ "Linux vs Windows – the big server check"). Here are **three possible scenarios** for your V Rising server with the most suitable vServer and cloud server plans:
Recommended vServer
V Rising: server for 2 gamers (PvE) IONOS VPS XL
V Rising: server for 3–8 gamers (PvE or PvP) IONOS VPS L RAM
V Rising: server for 8+ gamers (PvE or PvP) IONOS VPS XL RAM
## Tutorial: Design your V Rising server Once the appropriate hardware for your V Rising server is in place, all you need to do is choose the server operating system you wish to use. You can host the vampire game on either a Windows or Linux server – this is entirely up to you. In the following tutorial, we show the **installation and setup** of a V Rising server for **IONOS customers** (vServer, Cloud Server, Dedicated Server). We use Windows Server 2019 as the operating system. ### Step 1: Connect to the host server To install the V Rising server application, you must **connect remotely** to your server. IONOS customers can set this up conveniently via the web-based Cloud Panel. The procedure is as follows: 1. Log into [IONOS](https://login.ionos.ca/ "IONOS Cloud Panel: Login") using your account details 2. Click on “**Server & Cloud**” 3. Click the rented hardware on which you intend to host your V Rising server 4. Scroll down to “**Access data**” 5. Click the download button next to “**Remote Desktop connection**” [![Image: Remote desktop connection: Setup via IONOS Cloud Panel](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/f/7/csm_remote-desktop-connection-setup-cloud-panel_31e9180d45.webp "Remote desktop connection: Setup via IONOS Cloud Panel")](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2022/remote-desktop-connection-setup-cloud-panel.jpg) Remote desktop connection: setup via IONOS Cloud Panel. Execute the downloaded file and select “**Connect**”. Now log in to the server with your server login data. If this is your first login, you’ll find the username and password via Access Data in the Cloud Panel. --- ### Note As part of the initial connection setup, you need to trust the server certificate. Select the “**Do not ask again for connections to this computer**” checkbox to avoid the query being shown in the future. --- ### Step 2: Install SteamCMD After establishing a connection with your server hardware, installing SteamCMD is the first step. The command-line variant of the Steam client provides access to the **dedicated server application from V Rising**. You can download the installation files for the tool from this [download link](https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd.zip "Installation files for SteamCMD (Windows)"). Detailed instructions on how to proceed are provided in our guide on [SteamCMD installation](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/server/know-how/install-steamcmd/ "Install SteamCMD"). ### Step 3: Install a dedicated V Rising server Run SteamCMD and create an **installation directory** for your V Rising server. For example, the following command sets the path *C:\\v-rising-server* as the directory for the dedicated server application: ```none force_install_dir C:\v-rising-server ``` Connect to the **public Steam servers** (Steam Public) via the command line client: ```none login anonymous ``` Finally, install the dedicated server application using the ID of the corresponding **Steam app**. In the case of V Rising the app ID is “1829350”. Run the following command: ```none app_update 1829350 validate ``` [![Image: V Rising: Installation of server application via SteamCMD](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/7/3/csm_v-rising-installation-of-server-application_b1520089c0.webp "V Rising: Installation of server application via SteamCMD")](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2022/v-rising-installation-of-server-application.png) V Rising: Installation of server application via SteamCMD. ### Step 4: Release ports For your server to be accessible online, release the TCP/UDP ports 9876 (game port) and 9877 (query port) to communicate with clients. IONOS customers can initiate this step via the Cloud Panel: 1. Log into [IONOS](https://login.ionos.ca/ "IONOS Cloud Panel: Login") 2. Click on “**Server & Cloud**” 3. Select the hosted [gaming server](https://www.ionos.ca/cloud/game-server-hosting "IONOS Game Servers") 4. Click “**Network**” and “**Firewall Policies**” in the left menu one after the other 5. Create the two rules for TCP/UDP port 9876 and 9877 under “**Incoming**” [![Image: Release ports in IONOS Cloud Panel](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/0/2/csm_v-rising-release-ports-in-ionos-cloud-panel_f5ef56ccc0.webp "Release ports in IONOS Cloud Panel")](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2022/v-rising-release-ports-in-ionos-cloud-panel.jpg) Release ports in IONOS Cloud Panel. ### Step 5: Configure V Rising server Now, create the appropriate setup for your V Rising server. To configure it, you’ll find three important files in the installation directory: - **start\_server\_example.bat**: The batch file named *start\_server\_example* can be found in the root directory. This is a basic startup script for your V Rising server. Specify a server name, the name of the memory state, and the file for the server logs, among other things. - **ServerHostSettings.json**: In the subfolder *VRisingServer\_Data\\StreamingAssets\\Settings* you’ll find the JSON file *ServerHostSettings* to define the server name, adjust the ports, assign a password and set the maximum number of players. - **ServerGameSettings.json:** You can also find the ServerGameSettings file in the *VRisingServer\_Data\\StreamingAssets\\Settings* subfolder to customize the game world – from the size of clans, health modifiers or game mode (PvE/PvP). --- ### Tip For an overview of available options in *ServerGameSettings.json* (including explanations) check out the [V Rising Server Configuration Guide](https://techraptor.net/gaming/guides/v-rising-server-setup-and-config-guide "rechraptir.net: V Rising Server Setup and Config Guide"). --- ### Step 6: Start up server When you’ve customized the three configuration files to your liking, you can launch your V Rising server. To do this, double-click on the start batch script. You can launch the server application by double-clicking on the *VRisingServer.exe*. [![Image: V Rising: Server launch](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/f/d/csm_v-rising-server-launch_64ff670255.webp "V Rising: Server launch")](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2022/v-rising-server-launch.png) V Rising: Server launch. ### Step 7: Joining a V Rising server The server loading process usually takes a few minutes. Once loaded, you can connect to the **new gaming world**. Simply start up the game and continue as follows: 1. Press “**Play**” 2. Select “**Online game**” 3. Select “**Find Servers**” 4. Show all servers by pressing “**Show all servers and settings**” 5. Type the previously assigned server name into the **search area** 6. Enter the password (if assigned) and click “**Join Game**” to connect to the V Rising server [![Image: Screenshot from V Rising: Joining the server](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/3/b/csm_screenshot-from-v-rising-joining-the-server_b48b87ffce.webp "Screenshot from V Rising: Joining the server")](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2022/screenshot-from-v-rising-joining-the-server.jpg) Screenshot from V Rising: Joining the server. --- ### Tip If your server is not shown in the overview, click on “**Direct connection**” and manually enter the IP address (using appended port “:9876”) to establish the connection to your V Rising server. --- Once connected create your character and jump into your self-hosted V Rising adventure. [![Image: V Rising screenshot](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/5/8/csm_sceenshot-v-rising_b04f4e48b2.webp "V Rising screenshot")](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2022/sceenshot-v-rising.jpg) V Rising screenshot: Use a self-designed sword to go to battle with opponents. --- ### Tip: .gg Domain Make a statement with your own .gg domain and let the games begin. Register your own [.gg domain](https://www.ionos.ca/domains/gg-domain ".gg Domain - IONOS") now with IONOS. --- This is a markdown version of: [https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/server/know-how/v-rising-server/](https://www.ionos.ca/digitalguide/server/know-how/v-rising-server/) for AI/LLM consumption.