Osprey is a good choice if you want to get players in quickly, or Stadium4 for a gathering place for a group of friends. Map: Choose a map to run immediately with your server.Server Name: This is the name of your server as shown in the game server list and on the score board in game.
Game: This will always be Sven Co-op, unless you're running a mod on our engine.You will be presented with a small form asking for some options. To start a server with a graphical interface simply launch the Sven Co-op Dedicated Server tool in your Steam tools library (for Steam tool installations) or launch the SvenDS.exe executable (for standalone application installations).
The same command is used to update the server application too, however be sure you have no server instances running or the update will fail.īack to the top. Launching without any arguments will start it with a graphical interface, or if you specify the -console argument it will start with a console interface. Once it has finished you can use the SvenDS.exe executable to launch a server.
Though it requires further knowledge to install and use you will benefit from a server that doesn't depend on your Steam client, can be run as a console application, and even be run as an unattended system service. Our dedicated server package is also available as a standalone package available via the SteamCMD tool. Double-click the tool in the library and select Play Sven Co-op Dedicated Server to launch a server with a graphical interface.īack to the top. You should now have the dedicated server tool ready to launch. Double-click the package to install it.Scroll down the list of available tools until you see Sven Co-op Dedicated Server.In the main Steam screen hover over Library and click Tools.You will require a valid installation of Sven Co-op to continue. This is an ideal approach for temporary / part-time servers. It's quick, easy, and should be up and running as fast as you can download it. Our dedicated server package in Steam will allow you to effortlessly install a server attached to your Steam account. Once you have chosen a package follow the instructions for the Steam tool or standalone application.īack to the top. Updates must be downloaded manually or through a defined schedule.More complicated console/command interface to manage the server.Starting a server requires a custom shortcut or command.