Starbound Server Guides
Guides to set up and manage your Starbound dedicated server.
Starbound is a space sandbox adventure game developed by Chucklefish. Players explore procedurally generated planets, build bases, fight enemies, and craft items across a vast universe. Running a dedicated server lets you host a persistent universe for friends to explore together.
Getting Started
Connect and set up your server.
Connect to Your Server
Join your server using in-game multiplayer.
Configure Your Server
Adjust server settings in starbound_server.config.
Server Management
Manage your server name, players, password, and admins.
Change Server Name
Set a custom name for your server.
Max Players
Change the maximum player slot limit.
Set a Password
Protect your server with a password.
Adding Admins
Grant admin permissions to players.
Reset Server
Reset your server to a fresh state.
Customization
Add mods to your server.
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