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How to Install and Configure Skyrim Together on AnonVM

Skyrim Together is a popular multiplayer mod that enables players to experience The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim with friends. Hosting your own Skyrim Together server on an AnonVM VPS or dedicated server allows you to manage your server’s settings and control who joins your multiplayer session. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of setting up Skyrim Together on your AnonVM server.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• AnonVM VPS or Dedicated Server: A server with root or sudo access.
• Operating System: This guide assumes you are using Ubuntu or CentOS.
• Skyrim Special Edition: Make sure you own Skyrim Special Edition on Steam.
• SteamCMD: Used for installing the necessary server files.
• Skyrim Together Mod: The mod required to enable multiplayer functionality.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before starting, ensure your system is up to date with the latest patches and security updates.

For Ubuntu/Debian-based systems:

For CentOS-based systems:

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Skyrim Together requires SteamCMD for installing the game server. Install the necessary dependencies:

For Ubuntu/Debian-based systems

For CentOS-based systems:

Step 3: Install SteamCMD

1. Create a directory for SteamCMD:

    

   mkdir -v /opt/steamcmd cd /opt/steamcmd

2. Download SteamCMD:

    

   wget https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz

3. Extract SteamCMD files:

    

   tar -xvzf steamcmd_linux.tar.gz

4. Navigate to the SteamCMD directory:

    

   cd /opt/steamcmd

Step 4: Install Skyrim Together Server Files

To set up the Skyrim Together server, you need to install the Skyrim Special Edition server files through SteamCMD.

1. Run SteamCMD:

    

   ./steamcmd.sh

2. Log in to SteamCMD using your Steam account or anonymously:

   • To log in anonymously:

      

     login anonymous

   • To log in with your Steam credentials:

      

     login your_steam_username your_steam_password

3. Set the installation directory for Skyrim Together:

    

   force_install_dir /opt/skyrim_together

4. Install Skyrim Special Edition:

    

   app_update 489830 validate

5. Exit SteamCMD:

    

   quit

Step 5: Install Skyrim Together Mod

After installing the Skyrim Special Edition server files, you need to download and install the Skyrim Together mod files.

1. Download the Skyrim Together Mod from the official website or GitHub repository:

   • Skyrim Together GitHub

2. Extract the mod files into the Skyrim server directory:

    

   cd /opt/skyrim_together wget https://github.com/SkyrimTogether/SkyrimTogetherMod/releases/download/v1.0.0/SkyrimTogether_1.0.0.zip unzip SkyrimTogether_1.0.0.zip

   This will install the necessary files to enable multiplayer in Skyrim.

Step 6: Configure Skyrim Together Server

After installing the mod, you can configure your server settings. Configuration files are located in the server directory.

1. Navigate to the Skyrim Together server directory:

    

   cd /opt/skyrim_together

2. Edit the skyrim_together.ini configuration file:

    

   nano skyrim_together.ini

   You can modify the following key settings:

   • serverName: Set the name of your server.
   • maxPlayers: Set the maximum number of players allowed on your server.
   • password: Set a password to restrict access to your server.
   • port: Set the port for the server (default is 27015).

   Example configuration:

    

   serverName = "My Skyrim Together Server" maxPlayers = 16 password = "your_password_here" port = 27015

3. Save and exit (CTRL + X, then Y to confirm).

Step 7: Start the Skyrim Together Server

To start the Skyrim Together server, you will need to run the server application.

1. Navigate to the Skyrim Together server directory:

    

   cd /opt/skyrim_together

2. Start the server:

    

   ./SkyrimTogetherServer

   The server should now start with the settings specified in the skyrim_together.ini file. You should see the console output indicating that the server is running.

Step 8: Set Up Automatic Startup (Optional)

To ensure that your Skyrim Together server starts automatically after a reboot, you can set up a systemd service.

1. Create a systemd service file:

    

   sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/skyrim_together.service

2. Add the following content:

   [Unit] Description=Skyrim Together Server After=network.target [Service] Type=simple WorkingDirectory=/opt/skyrim_together ExecStart=/opt/skyrim_together/SkyrimTogetherServer User=your_user Restart=always [Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target

   Replace your_user with your actual server username.

3. Reload systemd to apply the changes:

    

   sudo systemctl daemon-reload

4. Enable the service to start on boot:

    

   sudo systemctl enable skyrim_together

5. Start the server service:

    

   sudo systemctl start skyrim_together

6. Verify the server status:

    

   sudo systemctl status skyrim_together

Step 9: Connect to Your Skyrim Together Server

1. Launch Skyrim Special Edition from your Steam library.
2. Go to the Multiplayer menu.
3. Click on Join and enter your server’s IP address and port number (default is 27015).
4. If you set a password, enter it to connect.

Step 10: Secure Your Server (Optional)

To enhance security, you may want to configure your firewall and limit who can access your server.

• Open the required ports:

  For UFW (on Ubuntu/Debian-based systems):

   

  sudo ufw allow 27015/udp sudo ufw allow 27016/udp

• Configure a password: To restrict server access, set a password in the skyrim_together.ini file.

Conclusion

You’ve now successfully installed and configured Skyrim Together on your AnonVM server! You can enjoy a shared Skyrim experience with your friends in multiplayer mode. Customize the game environment, control the number of players, and secure your server for a safe and fun multiplayer adventure.

Key Takeaways:

• SteamCMD is used to install the Skyrim Special Edition server files.
• The Skyrim Together mod enables multiplayer functionality in Skyrim.
• You can configure server settings through the skyrim_together.ini file.
• Ensure your server’s ports are open in the firewall to allow players to connect.

Enjoy exploring Skyrim with friends in the multiplayer world of Skyrim Together on your AnonVM server!