# VEIN Server Guides (/docs/vein)



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

VEIN is a multiplayer survival crafting game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by the undead. Players scavenge for resources, build bases, craft weapons and tools, and work together to survive against zombies and other threats. These guides cover everything you need to get your XGamingServer VEIN server up and running.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

Connect and configure your server.

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

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Configure Your Server" description="Customize gameplay settings through the panel, admin menu, or Engine.ini." href="/docs/vein/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Change Server Name" description="Set a custom name that displays in the server browser." href="/docs/vein/rename-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Server Description" description="Add a formatted description visible to players browsing servers." href="/docs/vein/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Set a Password" description="Password-protect your server." href="/docs/vein/server-password" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Max Players" description="Adjust the player slot limit." href="/docs/vein/player-slots" />
</Cards>

Server Management [#server-management]

Manage admins, bans, and access control.

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

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Ban Players" description="Ban players via the admin menu or config files." href="/docs/vein/admin-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Adding Whitelist" description="Restrict access to approved players only." href="/docs/vein/whitelist-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Private Server" description="Hide your server from the public browser." href="/docs/vein/server-config" />
</Cards>

Maintenance and Updates [#maintenance-and-updates]

Keep your server updated and manage saves.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Update Your Server" description="Keep your server on the latest version with automatic or manual updates." href="/docs/vein/update-guide" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Change Version" description="Switch to beta branches or roll back versions." href="/docs/vein/update-guide" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Automatic Backups" description="Restore hourly backup snapshots of your save files." href="/docs/vein/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Upload Save" description="Migrate an existing save from another provider or local PC." href="/docs/vein/import-save" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Reset Server" description="Completely wipe and reinstall your server." href="/docs/vein/wipe-reinstall" />
</Cards>

Integrations [#integrations]

Connect your server to external services.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Network />} title="Discord Chat Webhook" description="Forward in-game chat messages to a Discord channel." href="/docs/vein/server-config" />
</Cards>

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