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Test Multiplayer Server Applications

Owned by Arslan Ali (Unlicensed)
Last updated: Nov 08, 2024 by Khaoula Bouhlali
3 min read

Learn to test the Multiplayer server Apps in the Old Control Panel.

Prerequisites

You should have a working Multiplayer Server App and an App with its Multiplayer Server. To know how to build a Multiplayer Server, check this link or download our Sample App along with its Multiplayer Server App below.

Sample Apps

Streaming App : DSTest2.zip

Multiplayer Server Application : DSTest2Server.zip

Instructions

Step 1. Uploading Apps

The streaming app and the Multiplayer server app must be archived in .zip format then uploaded to the Control Panel. Follow the steps below:

If you’re using our sample apps provided above, you can skip the archiving steps in the attached documents since they’re already archived and ready for upload.

  1. Open the Control Panel and log in to your account.

  2. Upload the Multiplayer server App.

  3. Upload your Streaming App.

Step 2. Getting the Connection URL

  1. Click ‘Start Server App’ to initiate the Multiplayer Server App. Once running, it will be listed in ‘Running Apps’. For details on starting or stopping the server App, see this document.

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Image 1. Running Apps: Multiplayer Server App initiated

  1. Click 'Copy Connection URL' to get the address required to connect your Streaming App.

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Image 2. Copy Connection URL

  1. Save the address in Notepad or a similar application.

Step 3. Launching the Streaming App

  1. Navigate to 'Standalone Apps'.

  2. Select the Streaming App in ‘Step 1: Select an App’ and a Config in ‘Step 2: Select a Config’.

  3. Click ‘Play App’ in ‘Step 3: Generate URLs’.

Step 4. Connecting the Streaming App to the Server App

  1. Once the character is movable, press the ` key on your keyboard to open the console.

Note:

If the ` key doesn't open the console in your app, try checking the shortcuts settings in your application and/or uploading development builds.
If the console still doesn’t open, or if you prefer an alternative method, you can create an event and call the Execute Console Command function with the IP and port you desire to connect to. For example this event can be tied to clicking a button in a UMG widget. (See screenshot below).

  1. In the console, enter the following command: open IpAddress:Port

IpAddress :Port is the address previously copied from 'Copy Connection URL' and saved in Notepad.

You must enter the address manually into the app, as you won’t be able to paste it.

 

  1. You are now connected to your running Multiplayer Server application.

Step 5. Repeat Step 4 in a new Tab

Two players will be visible, connected and moving within the map.

 

 

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