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Remove misinformation & add update instructions
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VasilisThePikachu authored Dec 20, 2023
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3. Extract that to a directory somewhere.
4. Run `Robust.Server.exe` (or `Robust.Server` [via terminal on macOS/Linux](#running-the-server-on-macos-or-linux))
5. Open your Space Station 14 Launcher and click on ``Direct Connect To Server`` and type in ``localhost`` and click connect. You can also add it as a favorite if you click the ``Add Favorite`` button.
6. When there is a new update. Go back to the second step and just overwrite the files to update your server.

```admonish info
If you ever wish to develop for the game. You will need a [proper development environment](./setting-up-a-development-environment.md). You cannot use the premade server for this use case.
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For more information about how to forward your ports, see: [Port Forwarding](../../server-hosting/port-forwarding.md)


```admonish info
Note that when you run a server like this, the build information that the launcher needs (so it has a version of the client to download) points to our central server. **We do not keep those builds around forever** so eventually people will no longer be able to connect to the server. Obviously this is not a problem if you want to set up a quick and dirty private server for your friends. Just make sure to download a new version of the server at least every week.
```

### Configure Your Server

You can configure settings in the server by editing the config file, `server_config.toml`. The config file is TOML which is basically INI ~~except better specified, somewhat more powerful, easier to misuse, and more annoyingly opinionated (comments NEED their own line)~~.
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