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Outpost Zero - Dedicated Server Setup
By Dampiir
Guide to setting up a dedicated server for Outpost Zero, from start to finish.
   
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Setting up the Server
Hey there, here is a very quick run down on what you need to run a dedicated server for Outpost Zero.

SteamCMD - Needed to get and update the server files.
Outpost Zero FAQ[docs.google.com] - Has critical info like which ports to forward as well as other guides if this one is too confusing.
Developer Discord: Discord Invite[discord.gg]

You no longer need a beta key to get the server files!

Skip to the end for the video version!

First download and install SteamCMD.
Download and install the server files with SteamCMD, log in to SteamCMD with the following:
login anonymous

Paste this line in to get the server files:
app_update 762880 validate

If download fails with an error at or near the end run it again right away, do not restart machine or delete any files just run it again: app_update 762880 validate

Once installed navigate to:
steamcmd\steamapps\common\Outpost Zero Dedicated Server\WindowsServer

In here find the RunServer.bat file, make a copy of this file and rename the copy to what ever you want, keeping in mind this will be the file you run to start the server.

Open the new .bat file and look to the last line at the very bottom it says:
start RunServer.bat

Change where it says RunServer.bat to the name of this new .bat file.
Save and close this file then make a shortcut for it on the desktop.

Navigate to:
steamcmd\steamapps\common\Outpost Zero Dedicated Server\WindowsServer\SurvivalGame\Saved\Config\WindowsServer

If location doesn't exist run server once to generate files.
Open Game.ini file and paste the following:

[ServerSettings]
ServerName=
MaxNumberPlayers=
+SteamID=

Fill out desired settings, place the steam64ID of whoever is to be admin like the following:
+SteamID=1234
+SteamID=5678
(replace 1234 and 5678 with player's steam64ID's, each needs to be on it's own line)
You're all done, run the .bat file and if you did everything correctly then the server will run!

Here is a video showing everything mentioned above with explanations and links in the video description:
Latest video:
https://youtu.be/K-KbJLU8jzo

old video (beta key method)
https://youtu.be/NEtLxVaeSGw
Port Forwarding
This is not a guide on how to set up port forwarding but here are the ports needing to be forwarded and some general info on where to go for guides on port forwarding.

All ports to be forwarded under UDP ruling.
27015 - Steam servers, won't show in server list without this one.
7777-7778 - Game client ports. Nobody will be able to connect without these ones.

As a general rule after setting up port forwarding you should give the machine a reboot, it's not always needed but if you are sure you've set it all up correctly but it isn't working then always give it a reboot!
To get specific information on how to set up port forwarding for your router check info at
https://portforward.com/
Always be careful of any sites that ask you to allow notifications and want you to download software!
12 Comments
alan 27 Jun, 2020 @ 6:17am 
Just for people having problems with password protection
i looked at this and saw
blsProtected
but it is
bIsprotected
i.e. b Is Protected (capital i not l ) the font in steam is showing both the same!!
Dampiir  [author] 26 Jun, 2020 @ 7:04am 
Not sure as I haven't even played this since I made this guide. Try asking in the game's official discussions section, good luck
alan 26 Jun, 2020 @ 5:27am 
Is there a way to change the default ports as i have several games set up on my games server some of which already use these ports. (Ark 3xserver , Memories of mars , space engineers , conan etc.)
derduerk 25 Dec, 2018 @ 4:20am 
paste in "game.ini" your passwort

[ServerSettings]
bIsProtected=true
ServerPassword=
ALIEN 22 Sep, 2018 @ 4:46am 
I can't password protect my server
Nefor 29 Jul, 2018 @ 5:21am 
как кидать друг другу пати?
MK 22 Jul, 2018 @ 2:59am 
Thank you very much Dempiir ;)
ZarenKyra 20 Jul, 2018 @ 11:41am 
Awesome guide! Thanks!
KosmicReeds 19 Jul, 2018 @ 1:02am 
Okay, I seem to have broken the server now by doing that, it get's stuck on: Match State Changed from WaitingToStart to InProgress
KosmicReeds 19 Jul, 2018 @ 12:54am 
Hey,

Sorry, fixed it by running "netsh winsock reset"

Thanks for the guide :)