Unturned is an entertaining and user-friendly zombie-themed survival game. The single player mode in Unturned is fun, but playing with other people is much more fun. Luckily, Nelson (creator of Unturned) has added multiplayer options and servers. These options and servers allow players from all over the world to connect with each other and destroy zombies together. This wikiHow teaches you how to create an Unturned server.
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Part 1 of 2: Creating the Server and Files
Step 1. Access local files (local files)
These files determine the appearance and all statistics of the game. You can access local files via Steam. Follow these steps to open local files.
- open Steam.
- Click the tab " Library ” at the top of the screen.
- Right click " Unturned ” on the game list.
- Click " Properties ” at the bottom of the menu.
- Click the tab " Local Files ”.
- Click " Browse Local Files ” to open the “Local Files” folder in a Windows Explorer window.
Step 2. Right-click the Unturned.exe file
This file is the Unturned launcher file. The icon looks like the Unturned game icon resembling a zombie face. Right-click the file to display a menu on the right side of the file.
Step 3. Click Create Shortcut
Another executable file named " Unturned.exe – Shortcut " will be created. You will use this file to start the server in the next step.
Step 4. Rename the shortcut
To change the name, click the shortcut once to select it, then click again to mark the file name. Type in a new file name. You can name it as you wish. However, it is recommended that you use a name such as " Unturned – server " or something similar so that you can easily remember it later.
Step 5. Right-click the shortcut
A menu will appear next to the file. Make sure you right click the new shortcut and not the original " Unturned.exe " file.
Step 6. Click Properties
It's at the bottom of the menu that appears when you right-click the Unturned shortcut.
Step 7. Enclose the target location with quotes
The target location is in the column next to the column labeled "Target". The column has an entry like this: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Unturned\Unturned.exe". If the entry is not enclosed in quotation marks, insert a quotation mark before and after it in the column.
Step 8. Add a space, then type -batchmode -nographics
This entry is added after the target location in the "Target" column.
Step 9. Add a space and type in +secureserver/server_name
This entry is added after the " -nographics " entry in the " Target " column. Replace "server_name" with whatever name you want for the server. The final entry in the “Target” column will look like this: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Unturned\Unturned.exe" -batchmode -nographics +Secureserver/Wikihow
If you want to create a local server, replace the " secureserver " entry with "LAN server". Only players connected to the local network can join your LAN server
Step 10. Click Apply, followed Ok.
The changes to the file will take effect and the file properties window will close.
Step 11. Run the shortcut
You will see a Command Prompt window after that. A new folder named " Servers " will also be created. Once the folder is created, close the Command Prompt window.
Part 2 of 2: Editing the “Command.dat” File
Step 1. Open the “Servers” folder
This folder is the new directory in the local files folder.
Step 2. Open the folder for your server
This folder has the name you previously added after the “secureserver” entry. For example, if you type “+Secureserver/Wikihow”, the folder will be named " Wikihow ".
Step 3. Open the server folder This folder has a name according to your server name
Step 4. Double-click Commands.dat
The file “Command.dat” will be opened.
If Windows doesn't recognize the file when you double-click it, right-click the file and select “ Open With " choose Notepad as a program to open DAT files.
Step 5. Type in Name followed by the server name, then press Enter
For example, Name wikiHow Server. This entry will be the name that people see on the internet when searching for your server. The title or server name can only have a maximum of 50 characters.
Step 6. Type in map, followed by the map you want to play on the server
For example, you can type map Russia. Select whatever map you want to use on the server. Currently active map names include: “Hawaii”, “Russia”, “Germany”, “PEI”, “Yukon”, or “Washington”.
You can also enter the name of another map that you have downloaded
Step 7. Press Enter and type in port 27015
This number is the port the server uses to connect with other players. There are other ports you can access, but it is recommended that you use port 27015.
Step 8. Press Enter and type in the password, followed by the password (optional)
If you want to add a password to the server, you can set it by typing "password", followed by the password you want to use.
Step 9. Press Enter and type in maxplayers 12
This entry determines the number of players that can access your server at the same time.
Step 10. Press Enter and type in perspective both
This entry sets the player's perspective. You can adjust the perspective so that players can enjoy the game from a first-person perspective (“ first person "), the third person (" third person ”), or both (“ both "). It is recommended that you use “both” entries so that players can switch from one perspective to another.
Step 11. Press Enter and type in the mode, followed by the difficulty of the game
This entry determines the server difficulty level. The higher the difficulty level you choose, the more rewards you can get. Game difficulty levels include: Easy ”, “ Normal ”, “ Hardcore ", and " Gold ”.
“Gold” mode offers gold and experience points (experience points or XP) in the amount of double what you get in normal mode
Step 12. Press Enter and type in pvp or pve
This entry determines the game type. You can set up the game as player versus player (Player-vs-player or PVP) or player versus environment/computer (Player-vs-environment or PVE) games.
Step 13. Press Enter and type cheats on
This entry determines whether the administrator can use cheat codes and commands or not. It's a good idea to activate the cheat code feature.
Step 14. Press Enter and type owner, followed Your Steam ID.
This entry establishes you as the server owner. You will automatically be made an administrator when you connect to the server.
Step 15. Press Enter and type Welcome, followed by a welcome message
This message will be sent by the server automatically to anyone who joins through the chat window. You can leave a warm welcome message or display server rules.
Step 16. Save the “Commands.dat” file
To save a DAT file, click the File ” on the menu bar at the top of the screen and click “ Save ”.
Step 17. Restart the server
Go back to the “Unturned” folder and double click the server file. All changes will be displayed when you start the server. At the top of the screen, you can see the message " Successfully set name to Wikihow! ".
Step 18. Run the game Unturned and connect the game to the server
To connect the game to the server, go to “Play” > “Servers”, and click “LAN” on the left side of the screen. Your server will be displayed. Connect the game to the server and have fun!
If you want to play with people who are not connected to the same WiFi connection, you will need to port forward the game
Tips
- You can download a custom map from the Unturned Workshop segment for use on the server.
- If the server is not displayed in the server menu, pay attention to the bottom of the game window. Some settings such as map or server names may prevent you from searching for servers that have already been created. Set all options to " Any _ " and delete any text in the “ServerName” and “ServerPassword” fields. Now, your server can be displayed in the game.
- Add WorkshopMods or Rocketmod plugins to the server. Have a good time!
- If the file “COMMANDS. DAT” is opened in a media player program, right-click the file and select “Open with”, then click Notepad or Notepad++.
