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Eco servers are relatively easy to get running, and there are a couple of ways to set one up. | [[Eco]] servers are relatively easy to get running, and there are a couple of ways to set one up. | ||
If you own the game through Steam, you can get the server files and run the server through Steam. If you have a Strange Loop Games account, you can download the server files directly through [ | If you own the game through Steam, you can get the server files and run the server through Steam. If you have a [[Strange Loop Games]] account, you can download the server files directly through [http://www.strangeloopgames.com/eco/ Eco's website]. | ||
There are many server hosting companies that offer to host for Eco servers if you don't want to or can't run an Eco server on your computer. | There are many server hosting companies that offer to host for Eco servers if you don't want to or can't run an Eco server on your computer. | ||
== Server Through Steam == | == Server Through Steam == | ||
=== Installing === | === Installing === | ||
[[File:Server_Download_Location_Steam.jpg|Eco server download location in Steam.|thumb|600px]] | [[File:Server_Download_Location_Steam.jpg|Eco server download location in Steam.|thumb|600px]] | ||
To run an Eco server through Steam, you must also own the game [http://store.steampowered.com/app/382310/Eco/ on Steam]. | To run an Eco server through Steam, you must also own the game [http://store.steampowered.com/app/382310/Eco/ on Steam]. | ||
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You are also able to navigate to the server's install location and launch EcoServer.exe manually. | You are also able to navigate to the server's install location and launch EcoServer.exe manually. | ||
=== Updating === | === Updating === | ||
Eco Servers installed through Steam will update automatically just like any other Steam game. | Eco Servers installed through Steam will update automatically just like any other Steam game. | ||
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Download steamCMD, unpack and launch it. | Download steamCMD, unpack and launch it. | ||
=== Manually === | === Manually === | ||
Guide to downloading the server manually through SteamCMD: | Guide to downloading the server manually through SteamCMD: | ||
Double Click the steamcmd.exe | Double Click the steamcmd.exe | ||
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Once loaded login by typing in: | Once loaded login by typing in: | ||
<pre>login anonymous</pre> | <pre>login anonymous</pre> | ||
Set the install directory by typing: | |||
<pre>force_install_dir ./Eco_Server</pre> | |||
This will install the server in a subdirectory within the SteamCMD directory called "Eco_Server". | This will install the server in a subdirectory within the SteamCMD directory called "Eco_Server". | ||
Finally to download the server itself type: | Finally to download the server itself type: | ||
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This will download the server. Or when you want to update the server will start downloading the latest version overwriting all the files of the downloaded server. | This will download the server. Or when you want to update the server will start downloading the latest version overwriting all the files of the downloaded server. | ||
<span style="color: # | <span style="color: #e0ff66;">(Please make sure you do not run your server from the same directory just in case you decide to use this method to update and forget to back up your data.)</span> | ||
=== With a bat file === | === With a bat file === | ||
If you want to use a batch file (.bat) make a batch file and put one of the following codes into the file. | If you want to use a batch file (.bat) make a batch file and put one of the following codes into the file. | ||
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
steamcmd.exe +force_install_dir "./Eco Server" | steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +force_install_dir "./Eco Server" +app_update 739590 validate +quit | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
steamcmd.exe +@ShutdownOnFailedCommand 1 +@NoPromptForPassword 1 +force_install_dir "./Eco Server" | steamcmd.exe +@ShutdownOnFailedCommand 1 +@NoPromptForPassword 1 +login anonymous +force_install_dir "./Eco Server" +app_update 739590 validate +quit | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
These commands will automatically download the eco-server and place it in a folder named "Eco Server". (Inside the SteamCMD folder). | These commands will automatically download the eco-server and place it in a folder named "Eco Server". (Inside the SteamCMD folder). | ||
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Do not run the downloaded server inside the SteamCMD folder itself. You want to keep that version as a backup and reference to an unedited server. | Do not run the downloaded server inside the SteamCMD folder itself. You want to keep that version as a backup and reference to an unedited server. | ||
== Server Without Steam == | == Server Without Steam == | ||
=== Installing === | === Installing === | ||
[[File:Server_Download_Location_SLG.jpg|Eco server download location on Strange Loop Games website.|thumb|600px]] | [[File:Server_Download_Location_SLG.jpg|Eco server download location on Strange Loop Games website.|thumb|600px]] | ||
To run a server locally without Steam, you first need to grab the server files from [ | To run a server locally without Steam, you first need to grab the server files from [http://www.strangeloopgames.com/eco/ Strange Loop Game's website] under "Account". This requires you to sign in to your SLG account and to have purchased Eco through that account or a linked Steam account. On the account page, there is a section that lists the current version of Eco and the current staging release with download links for both. Clicking on the "Server" link for the version you want will download a .zip file of the server. | ||
When the server is done downloading, move the .zip file to wherever you want to install the server. It is recommended to install the server into an empty folder. When you have the .zip file in the location where you want to install the server, unzip it using whichever compression program you prefer (common programs include WinRar, 7-zip, and WinZip). | When the server is done downloading, move the .zip file to wherever you want to install the server. It is recommended to install the server into an empty folder. When you have the .zip file in the location where you want to install the server, unzip it using whichever compression program you prefer (common programs include WinRar, 7-zip, and WinZip). | ||
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* '''Web Client''' — The web server files are found here. | * '''Web Client''' — The web server files are found here. | ||
=== Eco Server UI === | === Eco Server UI === | ||
[[File:Server_UI_0.7.0.4.jpg|Eco server configuration GUI|thumb|600px]] | [[File:Server_UI_0.7.0.4.jpg|Eco server configuration GUI|thumb|600px]] | ||
The server UI provides access to a wide variety of configuration options. Changes made to config options in the UI will apply to the server without needing to restart the server. However, with any changes you make (such as adding an admin), you must click "'''File'''" and "'''Save'''" or else you will lose the changes upon reloading the server. | The server UI provides access to a wide variety of configuration options. Changes made to config options in the UI will apply to the server without needing to restart the server. However, with any changes you make (such as adding an admin), you must click "'''File'''" and "'''Save'''" or else you will lose the changes upon reloading the server. | ||
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When it comes to firewalls and NAT your router may not be working correctly with NAT or not have it at all so you may have to manually port forward your ports. On both your pc firewall and the router. See [[Setting Up a Server (advanced)]] for more details. | When it comes to firewalls and NAT your router may not be working correctly with NAT or not have it at all so you may have to manually port forward your ports. On both your pc firewall and the router. See [[Setting Up a Server (advanced)]] for more details. | ||
=== For Further Help === | === For Further Help === | ||
Join the | Join the [https://discord.gg/eco Discord Server] and visit the #server-help channel for support. | ||
[[Category: Server management]] | [[Category: Server management]] | ||
[[Category: Tutorials]] | [[Category: Tutorials]] |