Vintage Story Dedicated Server: serverconfig.json & Mod Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Complete Vintage Story dedicated server reference. Configure serverconfig.json, manage worlds & playstyles, install mods/permissions, and size hardware for stable long-running survival servers.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
ServerName | Vintage Story Server | Public server name. | |
ServerDescription | (empty) | MOTD shown in the browser. | |
ServerUrl | (empty) | Public URL or IP advertised to the master list. | |
Port | 42420 | TCP gameplay port. | |
MaxClients | 16 | Maximum concurrent players. | |
Password | (empty) | Password required to join. | |
PlayStyle | surviveandbuild | Worldgen/ruleset preset. | |
WorldName | default | World save folder under `Saves/`. | |
AdvertiseServer | true | Lists the server on the public master browser. | |
EnforceClientSideMods | true | Forces clients to load the server's mod list. |
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| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
/player <name> role <role> | N/A | Assigns the named player a role (admin/sysop/crafter/visitor). | |
/op <name> | N/A | Shortcut to promote to sysop. | |
/kick <name> | N/A | Kicks the named player. | |
/ban <name> | N/A | Bans the named player. | |
/save | N/A | Forces an immediate world save. | |
/stop | N/A | Saves and gracefully shuts the server down. | |
/time set <hour> | N/A | Sets the in-game hour. |
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Hardware specifications
Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Vintage Story dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (4-8 players) | 3 GB RAM / 2-core 3.0 GHz+ CPU | Vanilla SurviveAndBuild. |
| Standard (10-16 players) | 6 GB RAM / 4-core 3.5 GHz+ CPU / SSD | Established world with many loaded chunks. |
| Heavy / Modded (20+) | 12 GB RAM / 4-core 4.0 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | Modpacks (Primitive Survival, Better Ruins) with explored worlds. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Vintage Story dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
%APPDATA%\VintagestoryData\Linux
/home/steam/.config/VintagestoryData/Pro-Tip: Always stop the server completely before editing configuration files, or the server will overwrite your changes upon restart.
Default ports for port forwarding
Open these on your router and firewall before exposing the server to the internet.
| Service | Protocol | Port |
|---|---|---|
| Game Port | TCP | 42420 |
| Query Port | - | N/A |
| RCON / Telnet | - | N/A (server console) |
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