To make a Windrose server, pick Windrose, choose a plan with at least 8 GB of RAM and start it. The first start takes a minute or two while the world is made. Then your crew joins with the address and port shown on Overview.
What you need
- Windrose on PC for every player. Windrose is sold on Steam and the Epic Games Store. There is no console or phone version.
- A plan with enough RAM (the server’s memory). Windrose needs a lot of it, even for a small crew. This table follows the developers’ own figures:
| Your crew | Plan |
|---|---|
| 1 or 2 players | 8 GB |
| 3 or 4 players | 12 GB |
| 5 to 8 players | 16 GB |
The game supports up to 8 players. The developers recommend crews of up to 4, because boss fights and some other systems aren’t balanced for bigger groups yet. The performance guide has more on this.
Create your server
- Pick Windrose from the game list.
- Pick a plan from the table above.
- Pick the region closest to most of your players: EU or US East.
- Choose a name. It becomes your address, like
galleon.play.wilderack.com. Names use 3 to 32 characters: lowercase letters, numbers and hyphens.
The first start
The game files install from the official source: the developers’ own Linux build of the Windrose dedicated server. We never ship them ourselves.
On the first start, the server writes its settings file (ServerDescription.json) and makes your first world. That usually takes a minute or two. The status on Overview changes to Running when it’s ready.
If you already have a world from single player or another host, bring it over before your crew starts a new one. The backups guide shows how.
Set the basics
Open Settings to change the main things in plain words:
- Server name: the name your crew sees.
- Password: who can get in. Use one unless you trust everyone who could find your address.
- Max players: how many people can play at once.
Changes apply on the next restart. The full list, including world difficulty, is in the config reference.
How joining works
Windrose has two ways to join a server. At home, the server hands out an invite code. On Wilderack, your server runs in direct connection mode instead, so players type its address and port. That keeps your server behind our attack protection, and it lets a sleeping server wake up when someone joins.
So you don’t need an invite code. Share the address and port from the address card, like galleon.play.wilderack.com:31777. The connection guide has the steps in the game, and invite codes and direct connect explains the difference.
Admins and who runs the server
Windrose’s dedicated server has no admin commands, kick or ban yet. The password is how you decide who gets in. If someone causes trouble, change the password in Settings and restart.
To let a friend help run the server, open Friends and send them an invite link with a role:
| Role | Good for |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Someone you trust with everything except billing |
| Admin | A friend who changes settings and restores backups |
| Moderator | A friend who starts, stops and restarts the server |
| Viewer | Someone who only watches the console |
When the server sleeps
Your server naps when nobody’s playing, so you aren’t paying for an empty server to sit awake. A safe copy of your world is made every time it falls asleep.
Joining by address and port wakes it, usually in a couple of seconds. If the game gives up before the server is awake, join again. You can also share the wake link, play.wilderack.com/w/galleon. Anyone who opens it can wake the server before they launch the game.
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Questions
How much RAM does a Windrose server need?
The developers list 8 GB for 2 players, 12 GB for 4 players and 16 GB for bigger crews. Windrose needs a lot of memory even for a small group, so 8 GB is the smallest plan we offer for it.
How many players can join a Windrose server?
Windrose is made for up to 8 players in co-op. The developers recommend crews of up to 4 for the best experience, because bosses aren't balanced for bigger groups yet.
Do my friends need an invite code to join my Windrose server?
No. Your server runs in direct connection mode, so friends join with the address and port from the address card on Overview. Invite codes don't work while direct connection is on.
Does my Windrose server keep running when I log off?
Your world lives on the server, so friends can play without you. When nobody is playing, the server naps and wakes up again when someone joins.
Sources we checked
- Dedicated Server GuideKraken Express
- FAQ and troubleshootingKraken Express
- Patch notes, version 0.10.0.7 (Linux server support)Kraken Express
- Windrose on SteamValve
