Enshrouded Dedicated Server Setup Guide

Enshrouded Dedicated Server Setup Guide - מאגר מידע

This guide covers everything you need to get your Enshrouded dedicated server running on Legion Hosting, including configuration, memory requirements, world settings, save files, and how to connect.

Memory Notice: Enshrouded is one of the most memory-intensive survival games available. The server process alone can consume 8–16 GB of RAM depending on world size, player count, and activity. Ensure your plan has enough RAM before starting.

Memory Requirements

Enshrouded uses a persistent voxel world with real-time simulation, which means high memory usage is normal and expected. The following table summarises typical RAM consumption:

Players	Minimum RAM	Recommended RAM
1–4	8 GB	12 GB
5–8	12 GB	16 GB
9–16	16 GB	24 GB+

If your server is using consistently high RAM and players are experiencing lag or disconnects, consider upgrading your plan. Open a ticket at legionhosting.net/submitticket.php for upgrade options.

Server Configuration

Enshrouded uses a single JSON file for server configuration. The file is located in your server's root directory:

enshrouded_server.json

You can edit this file through the GPanel file manager or by uploading a modified version via SFTP. See the SFTP file upload guide for instructions.

Basic Configuration Example

{
  "name": "My Enshrouded Server",
  "saveDirectory": "./savegame",
  "logDirectory": "./logs",
  "ip": "0.0.0.0",
  "gamePort": 15636,
  "queryPort": 15637,
  "slotCount": 16,
  "userGroups": [
    { "name": "Admin", "password": "AdminPassword", ... },
    { "name": "Friend", "password": "FriendPassword", ... },
    { "name": "Guest", "password": "GuestPassword", ... },
    { "name": "Visitor", "password": "VisitorPassword", ... }
  ]
}

For full details on user groups, permission flags, and gameplay difficulty multipliers, see the Enshrouded Permissions & Gameplay Multipliers guide.

Configuration Reference

Key	Type	Default	Description
`name`	string	required	The server name shown in the server browser.
`saveDirectory`	string	`./savegame`	Path where world save files are stored. Do not change unless necessary.
`ip`	string	`0.0.0.0`	The IP address the server binds to. Leave as `0.0.0.0` to listen on all interfaces.
`gamePort`	integer	`15636`	UDP port used for game traffic. This is the port players connect to.
`queryPort`	integer	`15637`	UDP port used for Steam server queries and the server browser.
`slotCount`	integer	`16`	Maximum number of players allowed simultaneously. Max is 16.
`userGroups`	array	see permissions guide	Defines the 4 permission tiers (Admin, Friend, Guest, Visitor), each with its own password and capability flags.

Important: After editing enshrouded_server.json, you must restart your server in GPanel for changes to take effect.

World Settings

In addition to the JSON configuration, some world settings can be configured in-game by the server owner once connected. These include PvP rules and certain survival mechanics not yet exposed in the config file:

Connect to your server as the owner (the first player to create the world or the account that initialized it).
Open the Game Menu and navigate to World Settings.
Adjust any remaining difficulty, survival options, or PvP settings as needed.
Settings are saved automatically to the world save file.

In-game world setting changes take effect immediately and are persisted in the savegame/ directory. No server restart is required for these changes.

Save File Location

World saves are stored in the savegame/ directory relative to your server root. You can access this folder through GPanel or via SFTP:

savegame/

This directory contains your world data, player profiles, and character saves. Back up this folder regularly, especially before updates or major changes.

Before wiping or resetting your world: Download and keep a copy of the entire savegame/ directory as a backup. Deleted saves cannot be recovered.

How to Connect to Your Server

Enshrouded supports direct IP connection from the main menu. You do not need to find your server in the browser.

Launch Enshrouded on your PC.
From the main menu, select Play → Online → Add Server.
Enter your server's IP address and game port. See How to Find Your Server IP and Port to locate these details in GPanel.
Click Connect. You will be prompted to enter the password for the user group you want to join.

Use the game port when connecting directly, not the query port. The connection format is IP:PORT — for example, 203.0.113.45:15636.

Enshrouded Permissions & Gameplay Multipliers — User groups, permission tiers, and difficulty settings
Enshrouded Troubleshooting — Common issues including high memory, connection problems, and save corruption
How to Upload Files via SFTP
How to Find Your Server IP and Port

Further Help

If you continue to experience issues after following this guide, our support team is available to help:

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