

Check your forwarding rules on your router(s).If the resource reports that the port is closed then you will need to: See the resource section on a Remote Port Testing URL To host a server you will need to forward/allow TCP port 21025 on your router and firewall (if enabled) If the Starbound server cannot be found at these locations, then right-click the game in Steam to find the Starbound directory..On 64-bit Linux, ~/.local/share/Steam/SteamApps/common/Starbound/linux/starbound_server (there is no 32-bit Linux server).On Mac OS, ~/Library/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/Starbound.On 64-bit Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Starbound\win32\starbound_server.exe.On 32-bit Windows, C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\starbound\win32\starbound_server.exe.

Run the Starbound server in your Starbound directory.You will also likely need administrative access to any firewalls between the server and the internet (In a typical home, this would just be the firewall built into your OS) In some cases the modem itself has a built in router that is often overlooked) You will need administrative access to all routers between the server and the internet (In a typical home, you may have up to 2 or more. If the computer you wish to run the server on has a private IP: A guide for setting up a linux server can be found here Guide:LinuxServerSetup.This allows players to connect to your machine to play Starbound, even if the game is closed (provided the server software is still running). This will launch starbound_server.exe which hosts a server from your machine. You must be logged into the game with a character for this option to be available.Īfter selecting to open Starbound in Steam the option comes up to launch a dedicated server. There you'll have everything on your ship with you, but anything on planets will appear as it does in their game, not yours.Īlternatively you can select 'Invite to game' which will invite them to join your game with whatever character they're playing with. This will connect you to their in-progress game of Starbound and you'll appear in their universe. Simply right click a player's name in your friends list and select 'Join Game'.

The easiest way to connect to friends playing Starbound is through your Steam friend list.
