# V Rising Server Guides (/docs/v-rising)



import { Rocket, Settings, Shield, Puzzle, Wrench, Gauge } from "lucide-react";

V Rising is a vampire survival game developed by Stunlock Studios where you awaken as a weakened vampire, build your castle, hunt for blood, and rise to dominance in a gothic open world. Whether you are running a private server for friends or a large community PvP realm, these guides will help you set up and manage your V Rising dedicated server on XGamingServer.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

Connect and set up your server.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect to Your Server" description="Join your server using direct connect or the server browser." href="/docs/v-rising/join-server" />

  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect PS5 Players" description="Help PlayStation 5 players find and join your server." href="/docs/v-rising/crossplay-info" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Change Server Name" description="Set a custom hostname for the server browser." href="/docs/v-rising/rename-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Set a Password" description="Protect your server with a password." href="/docs/v-rising/server-password" />
</Cards>

Server Configuration [#server-configuration]

Customize difficulty, player limits, and features.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Configure Your Server" description="Use game presets or custom ServerGameSettings.json." href="/docs/v-rising/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Change Difficulty" description="Switch between difficulty presets." href="/docs/v-rising/game-modes" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Max Players" description="Adjust the maximum connected users." href="/docs/v-rising/player-slots" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Enable Voice Chat" description="Set up Vivox-powered voice chat." href="/docs/v-rising/server-config" />
</Cards>

Administration [#administration]

Manage admins, RCON, and mods.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Adding Admins" description="Grant admin privileges via SteamID64." href="/docs/v-rising/admin-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="RCON" description="Enable RCON and use remote console commands." href="/docs/v-rising/admin-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Install Mods" description="Add BepInEx mods and plugins from Thunderstore." href="/docs/v-rising/mod-setup" />
</Cards>

Maintenance [#maintenance]

Update, manage saves, and optimize performance.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Update Server" description="Keep your server on the latest version." href="/docs/v-rising/update-guide" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Change Version" description="Switch to an older Steam beta branch." href="/docs/v-rising/update-guide" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Create New World" description="Generate a fresh world save." href="/docs/v-rising/wipe-reinstall" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Upload Save" description="Transfer an existing save to your server." href="/docs/v-rising/import-save" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Reset Server" description="Wipe and reinstall your server from scratch." href="/docs/v-rising/wipe-reinstall" />

  <Card icon={<Gauge />} title="Performance Guide" description="Optimize settings for better server FPS." href="/docs/v-rising/server-config" />
</Cards>

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