Setting up a dedicated server for "7 Days to Die" on Linux can be a rewarding experience, allowing you to customize and control your gaming environment. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring you have a smooth and optimized gaming experience.
Before we dive in, ensure your Linux distribution is up-to-date and you have a stable internet connection. This guide assumes you have basic Linux knowledge and uses Ubuntu as the reference distribution.
Installing SteamCMD and Downloading 7 Days to Die
SteamCMD is a command-line tool used to download and install Steam games on a server. Let's start by installing it.
Open your terminal and type the following commands to install SteamCMD:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install steamcmdNow, let's download 7 Days to Die using SteamCMD:
sudo steamcmd +login anonymous +force_install_dir /path/to/your/game +app_update 294420 validate +quitReplace "/path/to/your/game" with the directory where you want to install the game.
Configuring the Server
Navigate to the game's installation directory and create a batch file (server.bat) to start the server:
cd /path/to/your/game/7DaysToDie
echo "7DaysToDieServer -logfile server.log -batchmode -nographics -port 26900 -maxplayers 32 -serverpassword yourpassword -servername YourServerName" > server.batReplace "yourpassword" and "YourServerName" with your desired password and server name.
Setting up a Firewall Rule
To allow incoming connections, you'll need to set up a firewall rule:
For UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall), use:
sudo ufw allow 26900/udpFor iptables, use:
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 26900 -j ACCEPTAutomating the Server Startup
To start the server automatically when your system boots, create a systemd service file:
Create a new file at /etc/systemd/system/7dtdserver.service with the following content:
[Unit]
Description=7 Days to Die Server
[Service]
User=yourusername
ExecStart=/path/to/your/game/7DaysToDie/server.bat
Restart=always
StandardOutput=syslog
StandardError=syslog
SyslogIdentifier=7dtdserver
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.targetReplace "yourusername" with your Linux username.
Starting and Enabling the Server
Start the server with:
sudo systemctl start 7dtdserverEnable the server to start on boot with:
sudo systemctl enable 7dtdserverCongratulations! You now have a dedicated 7 Days to Die server running on Linux. To join the server, simply connect to your server's IP address and port 26900 in the game's multiplayer menu. Happy gaming!