> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Set Up a V Rising Dedicated Server (Getting Started)

> How to set up a V Rising dedicated server on FREAKHOSTING: set name, password and Save Name on Startup, start it, join with Direct Connect and back it up.

To set up a V Rising dedicated server on FREAKHOSTING, open your server in the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com), click **Startup** and set **Server Name**, **Server Description**, **Server Password** and **Save Name**. Start the server and wait for `Startup Completed` in the console. Players find it under **Show All Servers** in game, or join with **Direct Connect** and your server address. Game rules go in `save-data/Settings/ServerGameSettings.json`.

| Difficulty | Time | Works on | Panel page |
| - | - | - | - |
| Beginner | 5 to 10 minutes | Every FREAKHOSTING V Rising server | **Startup** |

## Before you start

* Log in to the [Game Panel](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-login-and-access-the-game-panel.md).
* Have V Rising installed on your PC (Steam).
* There is no separate V Rising settings page in the panel. Host settings are **Startup** variables; game rules are a file you edit.

## How to set up your V Rising server

**1. Open Startup**

Open your server and click **Startup**.

**2. Name your server**

Enter a **Server Name**. This is what players see in the server list. Add a **Server Description**: players see it in the server list details and in chat when they join.

**3. Set a password (optional)**

Enter a **Server Password** to keep the server private, or leave it blank so anyone can join.

**4. Choose the world**

**Save Name** (default `world1`) is the name of your world's save folder. Leave it for a new world, or see [save files](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/v-rising/managing-save-files-in-v-rising.md) to upload one.

**5. Pick a rule set (optional)**

Choose a **Game Settings Preset** such as `StandardPvE` or `StandardPvP`, or leave it empty to use the defaults or your own `ServerGameSettings.json`.

**6. Start the server**

[Start the server](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md) and watch the [console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md). A start takes about a minute. The server is ready when you see `[Server] Startup Completed`.

![V Rising Startup page with Server Name, Server Description, Server Password, Save Name and Game Settings Preset](https://mintcdn.com/freakhostingltd/PUDZTTTrBjlnr5Ut/images/games/v-rising/vrising-startup.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=PUDZTTTrBjlnr5Ut\&q=85\&s=c98b79818a284668ab5c9ae129b2ee4f)

V Rising Startup variables in the FREAKHOSTING Game Panel

The panel writes these values into `save-data/Settings/ServerHostSettings.json` every time the server starts, so always change them on **Startup**, not in the file.

## Which Startup variables can I change?

| Variable | Default | What it does |
| - | - | - |
| **Server Name** | V Rising Dedicated Server | Name in the server list |
| **Server Description** | Welcome to the server! | Description and message of the day |
| **Server Password** | Empty | Password to join; blank for none |
| **Save Name** | `world1` | World save folder |
| **Game Settings Preset** | Empty | Ready-made rule set |
| **Max Connected Admins** | 4 | Admins who can join when full |
| **Auto Save Count** / **Auto Save Interval** | 50 / 600 seconds | Autosaves kept and how often |
| **List On Steam** / **List On Epic** | `true` | Show in the server lists |
| **Automatic Updates** | On | Updates the game on start |
| **Max Connected Users** | 40 | Player slots (read only) |

## How to join your V Rising server

| Method | What to do |
| - | - |
| Server list | **Play** > **Online Play** > **Show All Servers**, search your **Server Name** |
| Direct Connect | **Play** > **Online Play** > **Show All Servers** > **Direct Connect**, enter your address, for example `203.0.113.10:9876` |

Enter the password if you set one. If you can't find the server, see [not showing in the list](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/v-rising/v-rising-server-not-showing-in-list.md).

![V Rising server console showing Startup Completed, ready for players to join](https://mintcdn.com/freakhostingltd/PUDZTTTrBjlnr5Ut/images/games/v-rising/vrising-console-running.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=PUDZTTTrBjlnr5Ut\&q=85\&s=1808125f55cc21e619fed2070ffb0c17)

V Rising console after a successful start

## Make your first backup

V Rising autosaves every 600 seconds and keeps 50 autosaves by default. Also make a [panel backup](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md) once your world is set up, and before game updates.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I change clan size, sun damage or teleport rules?

Those are game rules. Edit them in `save-data/Settings/ServerGameSettings.json`. See [server settings explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/v-rising/v-rising-server-settings-explained.md).

### How do I become admin on my V Rising server?

Add your SteamID64 to `save-data/Settings/adminlist.txt` and type `adminauth` in the game console. See [become admin](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/v-rising/how-to-become-admin-in-v-rising.md).

### Can I upload my single-player world?

Yes. Upload the save folder to `save-data/Saves/v4/` and set **Save Name** to its name. See [save files](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/v-rising/managing-save-files-in-v-rising.md).

### Can I use RCON?

RCON is not usable out of the box on our servers. If you need it, [open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php).

## Related guides

> **[V Rising server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/v-rising/v-rising-server-hosting-guide.md)**
>
> Every V Rising page in one place.

> **[Server settings explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/v-rising/v-rising-server-settings-explained.md)**
>
> Host settings and game rules.

> **[Become admin](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/v-rising/how-to-become-admin-in-v-rising.md)**
>
> adminlist.txt and adminauth.

> **[Not showing in the list](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/v-rising/v-rising-server-not-showing-in-list.md)**
>
> Find and join your server.

> **[Save files](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/v-rising/managing-save-files-in-v-rising.md)**
>
> Worlds, autosaves and uploads.

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> [!NOTE]
>
> **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on our Game Panel on 30 October 2026 (V Rising dedicated server). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

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>
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>
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>
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**Last Updated:** October 2026


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