<cat>Play.Server</cat> <title>Dedicated Servers</title> <note>There's no Linux server build yet, there will be one in the future.</note> # Downloading You can use [SteamCMD](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD) to download the dedicated server. In a command-line, or by making a .bat file in the same directory as steamcmd.exe: ``` steamcmd +force_install_dir c:\steamcmd\sboxserver +login anonymous +app_update 1892930 validate +quit ``` ⤶ Or you can use the default `sbox-server.exe` in your native sbox directory. Make sure to make a .bat file with the arguments below.⤶ # Launching As with any Source dedicated server, you can use convars to customize your server settings. To load a game and a map, specify its organization + ident - you can find them by browsing [asset.party](https://asset.party/) Make a .bat file in the newly created `sboxserver` directory, and put this in it: ``` sbox-server.exe +gamemode facepunch.sandbox +map facepunch.construct +maxplayers 8 +hostname My Epic Server ``` If you want to load addons for the game, use the `+extensions` convar and separate addons by a semicolon (`;`) ``` sbox-server.exe +gamemode facepunch.sandbox +map facepunch.construct +extensions "gvar.admin_ball;gvar.sbox_radio" +maxplayers 8 +hostname My Epic Server ``` <note>If you're getting an engine.dll not found error when launching the server you most likely will need to install _CommonRedist/vcredist/2022/VC_redist.x64.exe</note> # Connecting Players connect through your server's Steam ID, so there's no need to worry about port forwarding or anything. **You can connect to your server via the global server list or the gamemode server list:** <upload src="4a1b3/8dabffbe4044f2d.png" size="25123" name="image.png" /> If you're lost, or you can't find your server, you can use the `connect` command with your server's ID as an argument. You can find the ID by typing `status` in the server's console at any time. # Troubleshooting Make sure you have updated the server to the latest version. If you have Steam installed on the host machine, make sure it is updated. ⤶ <note>Make sure to not use the regular **sbox-server.exe** in the game directory. Always download it and update it with SteamCMD.</note>⤶