How to Host a Local Unturned Server

Greetings, Dev! Are you a fan of the survival game Unturned? Do you want to experience the thrill of hosting your own local server? If so, this guide is for you. In this article, we will walk you through the steps of setting up and hosting a local Unturned server. Let’s get started!

Requirements

Before we begin, let’s make sure you have everything you need to host a local Unturned server. Here are the requirements:

Once you have all these requirements, you’re ready to move on to the next step.

Step 1: Download and Install the Server Software

The first step in hosting a local Unturned server is to download and install the server software. Here’s how:

1. Go to the Unturned website and click on “Downloads.”
2. Scroll down to the “Unturned Dedicated Server” section and click on the download link for your operating system.
3. Once the download is complete, extract the files to a folder on your computer.
4. Open the folder and double-click on the “Unturned.exe” file to start the server software.

You should now see a console window with a message that says “Starting Unturned Server…” Congratulations, you’ve successfully installed the server software!

Step 2: Configure the Server Settings

Now that you have the server software installed, it’s time to configure the server settings. Here’s how:

1. Open your server’s config file. It should be located in the “Servers” folder in the same directory as the server software.
2. Find the section that says “Server Settings.”
3. Adjust the settings to your liking. You can change things like the server name, password, difficulty, and more.
4. Save the config file and close it.

That’s it for the server settings. You can always go back and change them later if you need to.

Step 3: Port Forwarding

In order for other players to connect to your local Unturned server, you’ll need to set up port forwarding on your router. Here’s how:

1. Open your router’s settings page. You can usually access this by entering “192.168.1.1” or “192.168.0.1” into your web browser’s address bar.
2. Find the port forwarding section.
3. Create a new port forwarding rule for port 27015 (UDP).
4. Enter your computer’s local IP address as the destination IP address.
5. Save the rule and restart your router.

That’s it for port forwarding. Your server should now be accessible to others over the internet.

Step 4: Start the Server

Now that you have everything set up, it’s time to start the server. Here’s how:

1. Open the server software by double-clicking on the “Unturned.exe” file.
2. Wait for the console window to display the message “Server successfully started.”
3. Launch Unturned on your computer.
4. Click on “Play” and then “Join Server.”
5. Enter “localhost” as the server IP and click “Connect.”

You should now be connected to your local Unturned server! Congratulations!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I host a local Unturned server on a Mac?

Yes, you can host a local Unturned server on a Mac. You’ll just need to download and install the server software for Mac instead of Windows.

2. Can I play on my own local Unturned server?

Yes, you can play on your own local Unturned server by connecting to “localhost” as the server IP.

3. Can I change the server settings after the server has been started?

Yes, you can change the server settings at any time by editing the config file and restarting the server.

4. How many players can join my local Unturned server?

The number of players that can join your local Unturned server depends on the capacity of your computer and internet connection.

5. How can I make my local Unturned server secure?

You can make your local Unturned server more secure by setting a password for the server and only sharing it with trusted players. You can also adjust other security settings in the config file.

And there you have it, Dev! You now know how to set up and host a local Unturned server. Have fun!