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Follow the steps to set up the multiplayer server:

Step 1. Navigate to Source folder

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Step 2. Create a new file and name it as YourProjectNameServer.Target.cs

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Make sure to replace YourProjectName with the actual name of your project.

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Step 3. Open the YourProjectNameServer.Target.cs file in any text editor, add the following code, and save it

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Make sure to replace YourProjectName with the actual name of your project.

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Don't forget to save the file from your editor after making the changes.

Step 4. Right-click the .uproject file of your Unreal Engine project and select Generate Visual Studio project files.

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Step 5. Double-click the .sln file to open the project in Visual Studio.

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Step 6. Set the configuration to Development Server and build the project by pressing Ctrl + B

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Step 7. Once the build is successful, switch the configuration to Development Editor and build the project by pressing Ctrl + B. Then press F5 to open the project automatically.

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Step 8. Navigate to project settings

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Step 9. Select Maps and Modes

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Step 10. Configure Maps and Modes

  • Default Game Mode: Set as YourProjectNameGameMode (eg., MultiPlayerDemoGameMode)

  • Global Default Server Game Mode: YourProjectNameGameMode (eg., MultiPlayerDemoGameMode)

  • Editor Startup Map: Set as ThirdPersonMap

  • Game Default Map: Set as ThirdPersonMap

  • Server Default Map: Set as ThirdPersonMap

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