{"id":19969,"date":"2024-05-03T20:24:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T20:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/?p=19969"},"modified":"2024-05-03T20:24:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T20:24:14","slug":"guide-to-self-hosting-a-foundry-dedicated-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/guide-to-self-hosting-a-foundry-dedicated-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Self-Hosting a Foundry Dedicated Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Self-hosting a Foundry dedicated server provides the flexibility and control needed to customize your gaming experience to your preferences. Foundry’s server software can be easily downloaded and managed through Steam, making it accessible even to those with minimal server management experience. This guide will walk you through the process of downloading, installing, and initially setting up your own Foundry dedicated server on your machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downloading Foundry Dedicated Server via Steam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step to setting up your Foundry dedicated server is to download the server software from Steam. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Access Steam Library Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Open Steam<\/strong>: Launch the Steam client on your computer and log in to your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Go to Library<\/strong>: Click on \u2018Library\u2019 at the top of the Steam window to open your game and software library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. View Tools<\/strong>: In your library, you’ll find a dropdown menu usually set to \u2018Games\u2019. Click this dropdown and select \u2018Tools\u2019 to change the library view to show software tools instead of games.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Download the Dedicated Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Search for Foundry<\/strong>: In the Tools section, use the search bar or scroll through the list to find \u201cFOUNDRY: Dedicated Server\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Install the Server<\/strong>: Right-click on \u201cFOUNDRY: Dedicated Server\u201d and select \u2018Install\u2019 to begin the download and installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Initial Server Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      After downloading and installing the server software, you\u2019ll need to configure it for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Configuring the Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Locate the Installation<\/strong>: Go to the directory where the Foundry dedicated server has been installed. This is typically under C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Foundry Dedicated Server<\/code> or a similar path depending on your Steam library settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Create Configuration File<\/strong>: If not already present, create an app.cfg<\/code> file in the server’s directory. This file will be used to set various server options like server name, password, port settings, etc., as detailed in previous sections.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Setting Up the Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Edit app.cfg<\/code><\/strong>: Open the app.cfg<\/code> file with a text editor and input the necessary configurations (server name, port, max players, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Launch the Server<\/strong>: Execute the FoundryDedicatedServer.exe<\/code> to start the server. Ensure that any necessary firewall and port forwarding settings are configured to allow external connections if you plan on allowing players from outside your local network.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Launching the Foundry Dedicated Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Once you have downloaded the server software, launching it is straightforward. You have two main methods to start your server:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Method 1: Launch via Steam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Open Steam<\/strong>: Make sure your Steam client is running.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Go to Tools<\/strong>: Navigate back to the Tools section in your Steam library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Start the Server<\/strong>: Right-click on \u201cFOUNDRY: Dedicated Server\u201d and select \u2018Play\u2019 or double-click on the tool entry itself to launch the server.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Method 2: Launch Using Batch File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Locate the Server Installation<\/strong>:\n