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Host a Dedicated Server using E3DS infrastructure

Owned by Quintin Anderson
Last updated: Mar 29, 2024 by Khaoula Bouhlali
4 min read

To use Multiplayer and have multiple characters connected and running around in your game, start by hosting a Dedicated Server App first. Then connect it to your Streaming App later.

This document describes how to Upload and run a Dedicated Server App on the Control Panel and prepare your game for Multiplayer.

 

Before we proceed we are expecting that you already have Built, Packaged, and tested your Dedicated Server Locally and that your client App was able to connect with that Packed Server.

We are expecting you are Uploading a Server App that is working 100% correctly on your Local environment. Only then that App will work fine with our system.

 

If you need help with the Packaging of the Dedicated Server you can follow these URLs:

https://docs.unrealengine.com/5.1/en-US/setting-up-dedicated-servers-in-unreal-engine/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrkG3W8a_ls

Instructions

Step 1. Create an Archive of your Dedicated Server App

1. In the Root folder (file with the .exe extension), select all files and folders

If you Upload a Project without Archiving it first then the Upload will fail.

 

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Image 1. Project Root Folder : Select all files and folders

2. Right-click on the selected files . Select "Send to"->” Compressed (zipped) folder”

The Supported Archive Formats are: RAR, ZIP, 7z.

 

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Image 2. Right click on the selected files. Click Send to Compressed (zipped) folder

Step 2: Upload the DS App

1. Go to ‘Dedicated Server Apps' on your Control Panel

 

2. Click Add

 

3. Enter the name of the App

 

4. Click Add

The Uploader page will immediately open in a new Tab.

 

5. Click 'Choose File'

Browse your Files and open the Dedicated Server Archive.

6. Click Upload

 

Step 3. Run the App

1. Select the Server App from the List

 

2. Click ‘Start Server App’

This will start the Dedicated Server.

 

3. Refresh the Browser

You should Refresh the Browser to see the App in the ‘'Running Apps’' drop down.

4. The App will appear in the ‘Running Apps’ List

 

5. Play the Streaming App

  • Go to Standalone Apps in the Control Panel.

  • Go to Step 1 : Select an App and Select the Streaming App from the List of Apps.

  • Go to Step 2 : Select a Config and Select a Config from the List of Configs.

  • Go to Step 3 : Generate URLs and Click Play App.

 

6. To stop the Dedicated Server, click ‘Stop Server App’

 

Step 4. Prepare your game for Multiplayer

Now that you have your server setup, you may be using it for Multiplayer.

 

 

 

Result

You have uploaded a Dedicated Server App, ran it, played/uploaded your Streaming App. Now you are ready for Multiplayer.

 

Need help? Contact Support

If you still need help, contact support to get your issue resolved quickly.

Submit a new request at E3DS support portal or send an Email at support@eagle3dstreaming.com.

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