{"id":21129,"date":"2026-06-04T22:44:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T22:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-conan-exiles-dedicated-server\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T19:24:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:24:42","slug":"how-to-set-up-conan-exiles-dedicated-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-conan-exiles-dedicated-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up Your Own Conan Exiles Dedicated Server (Self-Hosting)"},"content":{"rendered":"This guide is for players who want to self-host<\/strong> a Conan Exiles server. Prefer to skip the setup and maintenance? You can rent a managed Conan Exiles server<\/a> that deploys in about 60 seconds.<\/em>\n\n

Running your own Conan Exiles dedicated server gives you full control over rules, rates and mods. Here’s how to set one up on a Windows machine or VPS.<\/p>\n\n

Setup at a glance<\/h2>\n
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Step<\/th>What you do<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1. Install<\/strong><\/td>Dedicated Server Launcher (Steam Tools) or SteamCMD<\/td><\/tr>\n
2. Port forward<\/strong><\/td>Game + query UDP ports \u2192 host machine<\/td><\/tr>\n
3. Configure<\/strong><\/td>Name, admin password, max players, mode, rates<\/td><\/tr>\n
4. Mods (optional)<\/strong><\/td>Workshop mods in load order (PC-only)<\/td><\/tr>\n
5. Connect<\/strong><\/td>Server browser or Direct Connect by IP<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

Step 1: Install the dedicated server<\/h2>\n

Install the Conan Exiles Dedicated Server Launcher<\/strong>, a free tool in your Steam Library under Tools<\/strong>, or pull the server files with SteamCMD. The launcher handles downloads, updates and basic configuration, which makes it the easiest route for most people. Note the server files are large, so allow disk space and time.<\/p>\n\n

Step 2: Port forwarding<\/h2>\n

Conan Exiles uses several UDP ports for game traffic and the Steam query\/browser. Forward them in your router to the machine running the server, and if asked to choose, pick UDP<\/strong> for game traffic. Unforwarded or mismatched ports are the most common reason friends can’t connect.<\/p>\n\n

Step 3: Configure your server<\/h2>\n

Set your server name, an admin password<\/strong> (so you can use admin commands<\/a>), max players, server mode (PvP\/PvE), and your rates. Our server settings guide<\/a> explains what to change, and the config tool<\/a> generates the file for you.<\/p>\n\n

Step 4: Add mods (optional)<\/h2>\n

For a modded server, subscribe to Steam Workshop mods and add them to the server’s mod list in the correct load order<\/strong>. Every player needs the exact same mods to connect, and console players can’t use mods \u2014 see our mods guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Step 5: Connect<\/h2>\n

Launch the server, then join from the in-game server browser or via Direct Connect with your IP. Keep the server updated whenever Conan patches, and back up your save regularly.<\/p>\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

How do I host a Conan Exiles dedicated server?<\/h3>\n

Install the Dedicated Server Launcher<\/strong> from Steam’s Tools (or use SteamCMD), forward the game and query UDP<\/strong> ports, set your name, admin password, mode and rates, optionally add Workshop mods in load order, then launch and connect via the browser or Direct Connect. Update after every Conan patch.<\/p>\n

Why can’t my friends join my Conan server?<\/h3>\n

Usually port forwarding<\/strong> \u2014 the UDP ports aren’t forwarded or are pointed at the wrong local IP. Choose UDP (not TCP) and forward to the host machine, then test via Direct Connect. On a modded server, a mod-list mismatch is the other common cause.<\/p>\n

Is it better to self-host or rent a Conan server?<\/h3>\n

Self-hosting is free but you handle hardware, port forwarding, updates and uptime \u2014 and your PC must stay on. A managed host deploys in ~60 seconds with ports open, a public IP, automatic updates and one-click mods, which is why most groups rent for a persistent, always-online world.<\/p>\n\n

A managed Conan Exiles server from $7\/month<\/strong><\/a> handles hardware, updates and uptime for you \u2014 30% off with code XGAMEON<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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