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How to Set Up a Terraria Server on AnonVM – Step-by-Step Guide

Hosting a Terraria server on AnonVM gives you full control and a seamless multiplayer experience. This guide will walk you through the setup process on an AnonVM offshore VPS, ensuring your server is secure, reliable, and optimized for Terraria’s requirements.

Why Host a Terraria Server on AnonVM?

Terraria is a sandbox adventure game that’s best enjoyed with friends on a dedicated server. AnonVM offers offshore VPS hosting with excellent performance and privacy-focused features, making it ideal for hosting your Terraria server. AnonVM provides powerful resources, high uptime, and the privacy you need for a hassle-free server experience.

Step 1: Choose the Right AnonVM VPS Plan

To host a Terraria server, you’ll need a VPS with sufficient resources. At least 2GB of RAM and a dual-core CPU are recommended for optimal performance.

1. Visit AnonVM’s website and select a VPS plan that suits your needs.
2. Choose a plan with at least 2GB of RAM and a multi-core CPU for a stable gaming experience.
3. Complete the setup process and select your preferred server location.

Step 2: Connect to Your VPS Server

Once your VPS is set up, connect to it using SSH to begin installing Terraria.

1. Open a terminal (or use PuTTY if you’re on Windows).
2. Connect to your server by entering:
    

   ssh username@your-server-ip
3. When prompted, enter your password to access the server.

Step 3: Install Necessary Dependencies

Before installing the Terraria server, update your server and install the necessary packages.

1. Update your server:
    

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
2. Install wget and screen (for keeping the server running in the background):
    

   sudo apt install -y wget screen

Step 4: Download and Install the Terraria Server

The Terraria server files are available directly from the Terraria website. Download and set up the server files using these steps.

1. Create a directory for your Terraria server:
    

   mkdir ~/terraria_server && cd ~/terraria_server
2. Download the Terraria Dedicated Server files:
    

   wget https://terraria.org/api/download/pc-dedicated-server/terraria-server-1449.zip
3. Extract the files:
    

   unzip terraria-server-1449.zip

Step 5: Configure Your Terraria Server

After extracting the server files, configure your server settings.

1. Go to the Terraria server directory:
    

   cd ~/terraria_server
2. Open the configuration file to set up your server options, such as server name, password, and max players:
    

   nano serverconfig.txt
3. Customize the options in the file (e.g., world size, server port, max players). Save and close when done.

Step 6: Start Your Terraria Server

Use screen to run your server in the background so it stays active even if you disconnect.

1. Start a new screen session:
    

   screen -S terraria_server
2. Run the Terraria server:
   mono --server --gc=sgen -O=all TerrariaServer.exe -config serverconfig.txt

Press Ctrl + A, then D to detach from the screen session and leave the server running.

Step 7: Connect to Your Terraria Server

Once your server is running, connect to it in Terraria.

1. Launch Terraria on your computer.
2. Go to Multiplayer, select Join via IP, and enter your server’s IP address.
3. Use the server port (default is 7777) to connect:
    

   your-server-ip:7777

Conclusion

Setting up a Terraria server on AnonVM provides a stable, private, and high-performance gaming experience. With AnonVM's offshore VPS hosting, you can enjoy seamless multiplayer adventures with friends in the Terraria world.