This guide covers setting up and configuring your Veloren dedicated server on Legion Hosting. Veloren is a free, open-source multiplayer voxel RPG inspired by Cube World, Breath of the Wild, and Minecraft. For admin commands and server management, see our Veloren Admin Commands guide.
What is Veloren?
Veloren is a multiplayer voxel RPG written in Rust. It features an open world with combat, exploration, crafting, and character progression. The game is free, open-source, and supports large-scale multiplayer servers with up to 100 players.
First Start
- Log in to GPanel at gpanel.legionhosting.net
- Select your Veloren server from the server list
- Go to the Startup tab and set your server name and version preference
- Click Start to launch the server
- The server is online when the console displays
Server is ready to accept connections
GPanel Startup Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
SERVER_NAME |
Server name displayed to players | A pterodactyl hosted server |
VERSION |
Build version: weekly (stable) or nightly (bleeding edge) |
weekly |
METRICS_PORT |
Port for metrics endpoint (game port + 1) | 14005 |
nightly builds, your players will also need the nightly client. The weekly build is recommended for stability.
Configuration File
The main server configuration is a RON (Rusty Object Notation) file located at:
userdata/server/server_config/settings.ronKey settings:
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
server_name |
Server display name | "Veloren Server" |
max_players |
Maximum number of concurrent players | 100 |
world_seed |
World generation seed | 230 |
max_view_distance |
Maximum view distance allowed for players | Some(65) |
max_player_group_size |
Maximum group/party size | 6 |
start_time |
World start time (in seconds from midnight) | 32400.0 (9 AM) |
battle_mode |
PvP setting: Global(PvP) or Global(PvE) |
Global(PvP) |
How to Connect
- Download Veloren from veloren.net (match the server version — weekly or nightly)
- Launch the game client
- On the login screen, enter any username and password (Veloren uses its own auth server)
- In the server list, search for your server by name, or use Direct Connect with your server's IP and port
File Structure
veloren-server-cli <-- Server executable
userdata/
server/
server_config/
settings.ron <-- Main server configuration
saves/ <-- World save dataRelated Articles
Need Help?
If you are experiencing issues with your Veloren server, our support team is here to help. Submit a support ticket and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
