This guide covers setting up and configuring your VEIN dedicated server on Legion Hosting. VEIN is a post-apocalyptic survival multiplayer sandbox where you gather supplies, explore ruins, and rebuild society with friends. For admin tools and server management, see our VEIN Admin Commands guide.
What is VEIN?
VEIN is a post-apocalyptic survival multiplayer sandbox game. Players gather supplies to survive, explore abandoned buildings, combat bandits, defend their homes, assist friendly NPCs, and rebuild society with friends. The game supports dedicated servers for up to 16 players.
First Start
- Log in to GPanel at gpanel.legionhosting.net
- Select your VEIN server from the server list
- Go to the Startup tab and configure your server name, password, and other settings
- Click Start to launch the server
- The server is online when the console displays
Created session GameSession.
GPanel Startup Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
SERVER_NAME |
Server name displayed in the browser | Vein Server |
SERVER_PASSWORD |
Password to join the server (4–32 characters, alphanumeric and dashes only) | (empty) |
MAX_PLAYERS |
Maximum number of concurrent players | 16 |
PUBLIC_SERVER |
Whether the server appears in the browser (True or False) |
True |
QUERY_PORT |
Steam query port for server browser listing | 27015 |
AUTO_UPDATE |
Automatically update the server on startup (1 = yes, 0 = no) |
1 |
Configuration File
The main server configuration is an INI file located at:
Vein/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini
Key sections and settings:
[/Script/Engine.GameSession]
MaxPlayers=16
[/Script/Vein.VeinGameSession]
bPublic=True
bAntiCheatProtected=False
ServerName=Vein Server
BindAddr=0.0.0.0
HeartbeatInterval=30.0
AdminSteamIDs=1234
Password=secret
[OnlineSubsystemSteam]
GameServerQueryPort=27015
bVACEnabled=0
Game.ini are automatically managed by GPanel startup variables. To add admin Steam IDs or change advanced settings, edit the file directly.
How to Connect
- Launch VEIN from Steam
- From the main menu, open the Server Browser
- Search for your server by name
- If the server is password-protected, enter the password when prompted
File Structure
Vein/
Binaries/Linux/ <-- Server executable
Saved/
Config/LinuxServer/
Game.ini <-- Main configuration
Engine.ini <-- Engine settings
SaveGames/ <-- World save data
Logs/ <-- Server logs
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Need Help?
If you are experiencing issues with your VEIN server, our support team is here to help. Submit a support ticket and we will get back to you as soon as possible.