{"id":11383,"date":"2026-01-08T08:57:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T08:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/?p=11383"},"modified":"2026-01-09T08:06:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:06:53","slug":"starrupture-dedicated-server-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/xmod-blog\/starrupture-dedicated-server-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"StarRupture Dedicated Server Guide (2026): Setup, Config Files &#038; SaveSync"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1898\" height=\"920\" class=\"wp-image-11384\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 2.063090029933226; width: 447px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starrupture-dedicated-server-setup-guide-steamcmd-2026.webp\" alt=\"StarRupture factory landscape with XMODhub logo, illustrating the 2026 Dedicated Server setup guide using SteamCMD and SaveSync host migration.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starrupture-dedicated-server-setup-guide-steamcmd-2026.webp 1898w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starrupture-dedicated-server-setup-guide-steamcmd-2026-300x145.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starrupture-dedicated-server-setup-guide-steamcmd-2026-1024x496.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starrupture-dedicated-server-setup-guide-steamcmd-2026-768x372.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/starrupture-dedicated-server-setup-guide-steamcmd-2026-1536x745.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1898px) 100vw, 1898px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">So, you and your squad want to build a mega-factory on Arcadia-7, but you need the world to stay online even when the host goes to sleep.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">In automation games like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/starrupture-trainers\/?cid=100159\"><strong><em class=\"ql-author-91589498\">StarRupture<\/em><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">, uptime is critical. You want your drills to keep extracting resources while you are at work.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">However, as of the <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">January 2026 Early Access launch<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">, setting up a dedicated server is officially labeled as an <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">&#8220;Experimental Feature&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">. It requires precise configuration of network ports and <\/span><code class=\"ql-inlinecode\">.bat<\/code><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> files.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">In this guide, we will break down the setup process, provide the exact configuration codes you need, and explain why the new <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">SaveSync<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> feature might make dedicated servers unnecessary for some groups.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">You may also like:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title dt-mt-0 dt-mb-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/xmod-blog\/star-rupture-console-commands-cheats-list\/\"><strong>StarRupture Console Commands (2026): Cheat Codes &amp; Item IDs Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\" data-header=\"3\" data-foldable=\"true\" data-default-linespacing=\"100\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Table of Contents<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Editor&#8217;s Note: Do You Really Need a Dedicated Server? <\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Prerequisites &amp; Hardware Requirements <\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Method 1: The Steam Tools Way (Easiest) <\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Method 2: SteamCMD Headless Setup (Advanced) <\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Network Configuration: Port Forwarding Table <\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Advanced: Server Configuration Files (Game.ini) <\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">Managing Your Server with XMODhub <\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-96718991\">FAQ<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Conclusion<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Editor&#8217;s Note: Do You Really Need a Dedicated Server?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Before you spend hours configuring router ports, read this.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">On <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">January 7, 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">, the developers released a critical update introducing <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">SaveSync with Host Migration<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">The Old Way:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> If the host quit, the server shut down and everyone was kicked.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">The New Way:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> The game now automatically transfers the latest save file to other connected players. If the original host logs off, another player can instantly become the new host and continue the session seamlessly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Our Recommendation:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Use Peer-to-Peer (Co-op):<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> If you only play when your friends are online. It is free, requires no setup, and now handles host migration.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Use Dedicated Server:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Only if you require a <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">24\/7 persistent world<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> where the factory must run while <\/span><em class=\"ql-author-91589498\">no one<\/em><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> is online, or if you want to offload the CPU simulation load to a separate machine.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Prerequisites &amp; Hardware Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Running a simulation-heavy game like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1631270\/StarRupture\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em class=\"ql-author-91589498\">StarRupture<\/em><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">\u00a0requires significant CPU power, even without rendering graphics.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-white-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Component<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Minimum Requirement<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Recommended<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">CPU<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Quad Core (3.0 GHz+)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Hexa Core (High Single-Thread Performance)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">RAM<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">8 GB<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">16 GB (Late game factories)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Storage<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">10 GB SSD<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">NVMe SSD (Faster auto-saves)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">OS<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Windows 10\/11 (64-bit)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Windows Server 2022<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Note:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> The server is single-thread heavy. A CPU with high clock speed is better than a CPU with many cores.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\" data-header=\"3\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Method 1: The Steam Tools Way (Easiest)<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">If you have a spare PC and want to run a server without using command lines, use the official tool included with your game purchase.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Open your <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Steam Library<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Click the dropdown filter (usually says &#8220;Games&#8221;) and check <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">&#8220;Tools&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Search for <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">&#8220;StarRupture Dedicated Server&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Install the application.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Do not launch it yet.<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> You must verify your network ports first (see the Network Configuration section below).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Launch the tool. It will open a console window showing the server status.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\" data-header=\"3\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Method 2: SteamCMD Headless Setup (Advanced)<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">For those renting a VPS or using a Linux box, <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">SteamCMD<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> is the industry standard.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Download SteamCMD<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> and extract it to a dedicated folder (e.g., <\/span><code class=\"ql-inlinecode\">C:\\StarRuptureServer<\/code><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Create the Update Script:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Create a new file named <\/span><code class=\"ql-inlinecode\">UpdateServer.bat<\/code><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> and paste the following code:<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Code snippet<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">@echo off\r\nstart \"\" steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +force_install_dir \"C:\\StarRuptureServer\" +app_update 3809400 validate +quit<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\r\n<li><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Run the Update Script:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Double-click the file to download the server files.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Create the Launch Script:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Inside the installation folder, create <\/span><code class=\"ql-inlinecode\">StartServer.bat<\/code><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Code snippet<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">@echo off\r\nStarRuptureServerEOS.exe -Log -MULTIHOME=0.0.0.0 -Port=7777 -QueryPort=27015 -ServerName=\"XMODhub Factory\" -MaxPlayers=4<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\" data-header=\"3\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Network Configuration: Port Forwarding Table<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">If your server is running but friends cannot join, it is almost certainly a firewall or router issue. You must forward the following ports to the machine hosting the server.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-white-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Port Number<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Protocol<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Purpose<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">7777<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">UDP<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Game Traffic (Gameplay)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">27015<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">UDP<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Steam Query (Server Browser)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">27031-27036<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">UDP<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Optional (Epic Online Services)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Tip:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Ensure you add an inbound rule for these ports in <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Windows Firewall<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> on the server machine as well.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\" data-header=\"3\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Advanced: Server Configuration Files (Game.ini)<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">To change settings like passwords, auto-save intervals, or difficulty, you need to edit the configuration files.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Location:<\/strong> <code class=\"ql-inlinecode\">...\\StarRuptureServer\\Saved\\Config\\WindowsServer\\Game.ini<\/code><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Common Settings:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Add these lines to your <\/span><code class=\"ql-inlinecode\">Game.ini<\/code><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> file to customize your server:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Ini, TOML<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">[\/Script\/StarRupture.ServerSettings]\r\nServerName=My Factory\r\nServerPassword=SecretPassword123\r\nMaxPlayers=4\r\nAutoSaveInterval=300\r\nDifficultyMultiplier=1.0<\/pre>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">AutoSaveInterval:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Value is in seconds (300 = 5 minutes).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">DifficultyMultiplier:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Set to 0.5 for an easier experience, or 2.0 for harder enemy waves.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\" data-header=\"3\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Managing Your Server with XMODhub<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Running a server can be chaotic. Sometimes a bug glitches your resources, or a griefer destroys a critical power plant.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">While the dedicated server console is limited, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/\/?cid=100159\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">XMODhub<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">\u00a0allows you to manage the game state from the client side.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"687\" class=\"wp-image-11183\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1.8559690671822135; width: 450px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StarRupture-mods-1.webp\" alt=\"Easy to use XMOD Trainer interface for StarRupture with God Mode active\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StarRupture-mods-1.webp 1275w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StarRupture-mods-1-300x162.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StarRupture-mods-1-1024x552.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StarRupture-mods-1-768x414.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Emergency Recovery:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> If a server bug wipes your storage crates, use <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Infinite Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> to restock them instantly so your factory doesn&#8217;t stall.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Cleanup:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Use <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Instant Build\/Delete<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> to rapidly remove griefed structures or clear terrain for a new community hub.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Note:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Using XMODhub responsibly can save a 50-hour playthrough from being ruined by an Early Access glitch.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\" data-header=\"3\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Q: Why does my server say &#8220;Steam Validation Failed&#8221;?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">A: This usually means the server files are outdated. Run your <\/span><code class=\"ql-inlinecode\">UpdateServer.bat<\/code><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> script again to verify the installation files.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Q: Can I increase the player limit beyond 4?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">A: Officially, the game is capped at 4 players for stability. While you can force <\/span><code class=\"ql-inlinecode\">MaxPlayers=8<\/code><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> in the config file, it often leads to desync and crashes in the current build.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Q: Where are the save files located?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">A: Save files are typically found in <\/span><code class=\"ql-inlinecode\">...\\Saved\\SaveGames\\<\/code><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">. We highly recommend setting up an automated backup for this folder.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\" data-header=\"3\" data-foldable=\"true\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Setting up a <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">StarRupture dedicated server<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> requires patience, but the reward is a living, breathing factory that never sleeps. Ensure your ports are open, your CPU is ready, and your <\/span><code class=\"ql-inlinecode\">Game.ini<\/code><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> is configured correctly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Your automation journey doesn&#8217;t stop here. <\/span><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">XMODhub supports over 5,000+ games<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">, ensuring you have the ultimate control tools for every factory you build. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1277\" height=\"595\" class=\"wp-image-5632\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 2.1462791440434366; width: 433px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/xmod-games.png\" alt=\"xmod games\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/xmod-games.png 1277w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/xmod-games-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/xmod-games-1024x477.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/xmod-games-768x358.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1277px) 100vw, 1277px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Once your server is stable, bring your efficiency to these other fan-favorite titles:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/satisfactory-trainers\/?cid=100159\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Satisfactory<\/strong><\/a><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Unlock Fly Mode and No Power Cost to build without limits.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/the-planet-crafter-trainers\/?cid=100159\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">The Planet Crafter<\/strong><\/a><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Instant Terraforming and Infinite Oxygen.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/techtonica-trainers\/?cid=100159\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Techtonica<\/strong><\/a><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> Instant Research and Mining Speed Boosts.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/factorio-trainers\/?cid=100159\"><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">Factorio<\/strong><\/a><strong class=\"ql-author-91589498\">:<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\"> God Mode and Infinite Items for complex megabases.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><span class=\"ql-author-91589498\">If technical issues or bugs threaten your server&#8217;s progress, remember that XMODhub is here to help you fix the unfixable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"ql-direction-ltr ql-long-91589498\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/starrupture-trainers\/?cid=100159\"><strong>&gt;&gt; Download StarRupture Server Admin Tools (Trainer) &lt;&lt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"HowTo\",\r\n  \"name\": \"How to Setup a StarRupture Dedicated Server\",\r\n  \"totalTime\": \"PT20M\",\r\n  \"step\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\r\n      \"text\": \"Download SteamCMD and install the StarRupture Dedicated Server files (AppID 3809400).\"\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\r\n      \"text\": \"Configure your network router to forward UDP ports 7777 and 27015.\"\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\r\n      \"text\": \"Create a 'StartServer.bat' file with the arguments: -log -port=7777 -queryport=27015.\"\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\r\n      \"text\": \"Launch the batch file and verify the server appears in the LAN browser.\"\r\n    }\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n<\/script> <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What ports does StarRupture Dedicated Server use?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"StarRupture requires **UDP Port 7777** for game traffic and **UDP Port 27015** for Steam server queries. 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