Windrose Server Guides

Complete guides to set up, configure, and manage your Windrose dedicated server.

Windrose is a pirate survival co-op game featuring naval combat, procedural worlds, base building, and deep crafting. These guides cover everything you need to run your XGamingServer Windrose dedicated server.

Getting Started

Connect to Your Server

Join your Windrose server using the invite code system.

Update Your Server

Keep your server on the latest Windrose version.

Server Performance

Optimize your server for smooth co-op sessions.

Configuration

Configure Your Server

Full ServerDescription.json and WorldDescription.json reference.

Set a Password

Restrict access with a join password.

Change Server Name / Invite Code

Customize how players find and identify your server.

Max Players

Change the player limit on your server.

Launch Parameters

Change ports and startup options.

Difficulty & World Settings

Difficulty Presets

Switch between Easy, Medium, and Hard presets.

World Modifiers

Fine-tune mob health, damage, ship stats, and co-op scaling.

Manage Worlds

Create multiple worlds and switch between them.

Upload a World Save

Transfer an existing local world to your server.

Administration

Admin Tasks

Player management, backups, schedules, and sub-users via the panel.

Scheduled Restarts

Set up automatic restarts to keep performance clean.

Troubleshooting

Fix connection failures, startup errors, config issues, and save problems.

Maintenance

Backup and Restore

Back up your world save and restore it after issues.

Reset Your Server

Wipe your world and start fresh on a new map.

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