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OpenRCT2 Server Setup Guide

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This guide covers how to set up and configure your OpenRCT2 multiplayer server hosted with Legion Hosting. OpenRCT2 is an open-source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, expanding the game with multiplayer support, new features, and raised game limits. For admin commands and player management, see OpenRCT2 Server Admin Guide.

1. Accessing Your Server

  1. Log in to GPanel.
  2. Select your OpenRCT2 server from the server list.
  3. Your server IP and port are displayed on the Console tab. See How to Find Your Server IP and Port for details.
Note: Ports are randomly assigned unless you have a private IP. Use the port shown in GPanel when connecting.

2. Startup Variables

Configure these settings from the Startup tab in GPanel:

Variable Env Name Default Description
Save File SAVE_URI ServerData/save/save.park Save file (.sv4/.sv6/.park) to load. Can be a file path or a URL. A save file must exist; the server cannot generate a new scenario from scratch.
Load Latest Autosave LOAD_AUTOSAVE true Loads the latest autosave instead of the save file on startup. Set to false to always load the original save.
Autosave Interval AUTOSAVE_INTERVAL 1 0=Every 1 min, 1=Every 5 min, 2=Every 15 min, 3=Every 30 min, 4=Every hour, 5=Never.
Autosaves To Keep AUTOSAVE_AMOUNT 10 Number of autosaves before the oldest is deleted. Set to 0 to disable.
Max Players MAX_PLAYERS 16 Maximum players allowed to connect.
Server Password SERVER_PASSWORD (empty) Password for clients to connect. Admins bypass this. Leave empty for no password.
Advertise Server SERVER_ADVERTISE true Set to false to hide the server from the master server list.
Pause If No Clients PAUSE_NO_CLIENTS false Pause the simulation when no players are connected.
Server Name SERVER_NAME (empty) Name shown in the server list.
Server Description SERVER_DESCRIPTION (empty) Description shown when hovering over the server in the list.
Server Player Name SERVER_PLAYER_NAME Server The name the server uses in the player list.
Server Greeting SERVER_GREETING (empty) Message of the Day sent to all players who join.
OpenRCT2 Version VERSION latest Release tag to install (e.g. v0.4.7). Use latest for the latest release or develop to build from source.

3. Save Files

OpenRCT2 requires an existing save file to host a server -- it cannot generate new scenarios. The default save.park is included during installation.

To use your own save:

  1. Upload your .park, .sv6, or .sv4 file to ServerData/save/ via SFTP.
  2. Update the SAVE_URI startup variable to point to your file (e.g. ServerData/save/mypark.park).
  3. Restart the server.
Important: When LOAD_AUTOSAVE is true, the server loads the latest autosave instead of the specified save file. Set it to false if you want to always load a specific save.

4. Configuration File

Advanced settings are managed in ServerData/config.ini. The panel automatically updates this file with your startup variables. Key sections include:

  • [general] -- autosave settings
  • [network] -- server name, password, max players, port, advertising, logging

5. Connecting to Your Server

  1. Download OpenRCT2 from openrct2.org (you need a copy of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 to play).
  2. Launch OpenRCT2 and go to Multiplayer.
  3. Find your server in the server list, or click Add Server and enter your IP and port.
  4. Enter the password if one is set.
Tip: All players must be running the same version of OpenRCT2 as the server. If players cannot connect, verify everyone is on the same version.

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Need Help?

If you run into issues with your OpenRCT2 server, open a support ticket and include your server IP, a description of the problem, and any error messages from the GPanel console.

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