Creating an Unturned server can be a great way to enjoy the game with friends or other players. It allows you to customize your gaming experience and control the server settings. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of creating your own Unturned server.

1. Install SteamCMD:

Before creating your server, you need to download and install SteamCMD – a command-line version of the Steam client, used for managing dedicated servers. You can download it from the official Steam website (https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd.zip). Unzip the file and run steamcmd.exe to update it.

2. Download Unturned Server Files:

In the SteamCMD terminal, log in anonymously by typing:

login anonymous

Now, set a location on your computer where you want to download the server files. For example, if you want to create a folder named “UnturnedServer” on your C: drive, you would type:

force_install_dir C:\UnturnedServer

Next, download the Unturned server files using the following command:

app_update 1110390 validate

Wait for the process to complete.

3. Configure the Server:

Navigate to your dedicated server folder (ex: C:\UnturnedServer). Open the “Servers” folder and create a new folder with your desired server name. Inside that folder, create three new folders named “Server”, “Workshop”, and “Rocket”.

Now, go into the “Server” folder and create a text file named “Commands.dat”. Open it with a text editor like

Notepad and add the following lines:

name [Your_Server_Name]

port [The_Port_You_Want_to_Use]

maxplayers [Max_Number_of_Players]

Save and close the file.

4. Port Forwarding:

To allow other players to join your server, you need to set up port forwarding on your router. The process varies depending on your router’s brand and model, so refer to your user manual for detailed instructions.

Typically, you will need to add a new rule in your router settings, specifying the port number you chose earlier (both TCP and UDP) and the IP address of the computer running the server.

5. Install RocketMod (Optional):

RocketMod is a popular plugin framework for Unturned servers. It allows you to add various features and commands that make server administration easier. To install RocketMod, download it from https://rocketmod.net/ and extract the contents into your server’s “Rocket” folder.

6. Start the Server:

Go back to the main Unturned server directory (ex: C:\UnturnedServer) and create a new batch file with a .bat extension (for example, “start_server.bat”). Open it with a text editor and insert the following lines:

@echo off

cd C:\UnturnedServer

start Unturned.exe -nographics -batchmode +secureserver/[Your_Server_Name]

exit

Save and close the file. Run this batch file to start your server.

Congratulations! You have successfully created an Unturned server. Other players can now join your server using your public IP address and port number. Happy gaming!