How to set up a Terraria server (vanilla and tModLoader)

Terraria servers are lightweight and easy to run.

Basic setup

1. Order a Terraria server on our Discord.
2. Edit serverconfig.txt. The most common settings are:

• world and worldpath: which world to load
• autocreate: 1 small, 2 medium, 3 large if the world doesn't exist yet
• worldname, difficulty and maxplayers
• password: the join password
• motd: the message players see when they join

1. Start the server and join with Multiplayer, Join via IP, using your IP and port (7777 by default).

Mods with tModLoader

tModLoader is a separate modded version of the game. The server and every player need the same mods and versions, which you pick from the Steam Workshop.

Common errors

• "Connection timed out" or can't connect: check the IP and port, and that the server is running.
• "Incorrect version": the game and server versions differ. Update both.
• Mods don't match: players need exactly the same mod list as the server.
• World not found: check worldpath and the exact world file name.