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V Rising is an open-world survival game where players take on the role of a vampire, building a castle, hunting for resources, and battling other players. Hosting a V Rising server on AnonVM can provide you with a private and powerful server to enjoy this immersive experience with your friends or a wider community. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to set up your own V Rising dedicated server on an AnonVM VPS.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure that you have:

• A VPS from AnonVM with at least 2 GB of RAM, 2 CPU cores, and 20 GB of disk space.
• SSH access to your VPS.
• A basic understanding of Linux commands.
• A stable internet connection for downloading server files and updates.

Step 1: Access Your AnonVM VPS

1. Log in to your AnonVM account and access your VPS via the control panel.
2. Use an SSH client like PuTTY or the terminal to connect to your VPS:
    

   ssh root@your-vps-ip
   Replace your-vps-ip with the actual IP address of your VPS. Enter the password when prompted.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Before we begin downloading the server files, you’ll need to install some dependencies.

1. Update your system:

    

   apt-get update && apt-get upgrade -y

2. Install essential packages:

    

   apt-get install wget curl screen lib32gcc1 -y

These packages are necessary for ensuring that your server runs smoothly.

Step 3: Install SteamCMD

SteamCMD is a command-line tool used for installing and updating dedicated game servers, including V Rising.

1. Create a directory for SteamCMD:

    

   mkdir -p /home/steam cd /home/steam

2. Download and extract SteamCMD:

    

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

3. Run SteamCMD to verify the installation:

    

   ./steamcmd.sh

   After running this command, you should see the SteamCMD prompt. Type quit to exit.

Step 4: Download V Rising Server Files

Now that SteamCMD is installed, it’s time to download the V Rising server files.

1. Login anonymously to SteamCMD:

    

   ./steamcmd.sh login anonymous

2. Set the installation directory:

    

   force_install_dir ./vrising_server

3. Download the V Rising server files:

    

   app_update 1829350 validate

   This command will download the necessary files and validate them. It may take a while depending on your internet speed.

Step 5: Configure the V Rising Server

Once the files are downloaded, you need to configure the server to your preferences.

1. Navigate to the server directory:

    

   cd /home/steam/vrising_server

2. Configure the server: The primary configuration file for V Rising is start_server.sh. Here you can adjust various settings such as server name, maximum players, and more.

   Open the start_server.sh script for editing:

    

   nano start_server.sh

   In this script, you'll find lines for server configuration, such as:

   • serverName: The name of your server.
   • maxPlayers: The maximum number of players allowed on your server.
   • password: Set a password if you want to restrict access to the server.

   Example configuration:

    

   ./VRisingServer -name "My V Rising Server" -maxPlayers 40 -password "your_server_password"

   Save and exit by pressing CTRL + X, then Y to confirm.

Step 6: Open Required Ports

To allow players to connect to your V Rising server, you need to open the appropriate ports.

The default ports required for V Rising are:

• UDP 27015 (Game server port)
• UDP 27005 (Client query port)

1. Open the necessary ports on your VPS firewall:

    

   ufw allow 27015/udp ufw allow 27005/udp ufw reload

   If you’re using a different firewall tool, make sure to open these ports.

Step 7: Start the V Rising Server

Now that your server is configured and the required ports are open, you can start the V Rising server.

1. Run the server in a screen session: Using screen will allow your server to run in the background even if you disconnect from the SSH session.

   • Start a new screen session:

      

     screen -S vrising_server

   • Run the server:

      

     ./start_server.sh

   • To detach from the screen session, press CTRL + A, then D. To reattach later:

      

     screen -r vrising_server

2. Verify the server is running: After starting the server, check the terminal for any errors. If everything is set up correctly, the server should be live.

Step 8: Connect to Your V Rising Server

Once your server is running, you and your friends can connect to it.

1. Launch V Rising on your local machine.
2. Go to the Server Browser and search for your server by name or IP address.
3. Join the server by selecting it and entering the password (if you set one).

Step 9: Update Your V Rising Server

To keep your server up to date, you should periodically check for updates via SteamCMD.

1. Update the server:

    

   ./steamcmd.sh login anonymous force_install_dir ./vrising_server app_update 1829350 validate

   This will download and install any updates for the server, ensuring it runs the latest version.

Conclusion

Hosting a V Rising server on AnonVM provides a robust, customizable environment where you can enjoy the game with friends or an online community. With this guide, you can quickly set up your own server and enjoy the thrill of vampire survival in a private, secure environment. Don’t forget to keep your server updated and configured for optimal performance.