Your V Rising Server: Installation and Setup on VPS/Dedicated

To run a stable and high-performance V Rising server on a VPS or dedicated server, you will need at least 2 vCPUs with a high clock speed (3.0 GHz or more), 8 GB of RAM, and 50 GB of NVMe disk space. This configuration will comfortably accommodate up to 10 players and ensure uninterrupted gameplay.

V Rising, a popular survival game with RPG elements and castle building, offers a unique experience in a gothic vampire world. Playing with friends on your own, fully controlled server is not just convenient; it's an opportunity to adapt the world to your rules, install mods, and guarantee high performance. In this article, we will detail how to deploy and configure a V Rising dedicated server using Valebyte.com's infrastructure, whether it's a virtual private server (VPS) or a dedicated server.

Why Your Own V Rising Server: Advantages and Opportunities

Creating your own V Rising server unlocks a range of benefits that significantly enhance the gaming experience compared to official or public servers. It's not just a place to play, but a full-fledged platform for experimentation and customization.

Complete Control Over Gameplay and Settings

When you rent V Rising hosting and set up your own server, you gain absolute control over all aspects of the game. This includes:

• Rule Customization: Adjust resource gathering rates, damage, vampire growth speed, enemy difficulty, and day/night cycles. You can make the game easier for newcomers or, conversely, more challenging for experienced players seeking a test.
• Player Management: You decide who can join your world. You can create a private server for a close circle of friends or open it to the community, setting your own rules of conduct and moderation.
• Uptime: Your server will run 24/7, regardless of whether you are in the game. This ensures that your castle and progress are always accessible, and your friends can play even in your absence.

Stability, Performance, and Customization

Public servers often suffer from overload, high pings, and unstable performance due to a large number of players and diverse internet connections. Your own V Rising server on a VPS or dedicated server solves these problems:

• High Performance: By choosing a powerful VPS or dedicated server, you ensure stable FPS and minimal latency for all players on the server. Server resources are allocated only among your players, eliminating "noisy neighbor" issues with other demanding applications.
• Modding: One of the most significant advantages. V Rising has an active modding community, and your own server allows you to install various modifications – from interface improvements and new items to changes in game mechanics and the addition of new content. This significantly enhances replayability and allows you to tailor the game to your preferences.
• Backup: You have full control over the world backup process, which is critical for protecting your progress from any unforeseen situations.

Overall, your own V Rising server is an investment in gameplay quality, allowing you to create an ideal gaming space tailored to your needs and preferences. Similar advantages apply to other popular games, for example, when launching your own Palworld server or your own Enshrouded server.

CPU, RAM, and Disk Requirements for a V Rising Dedicated Server

Choosing the right hardware is key to ensuring stable and comfortable operation of your V Rising dedicated server. Resource requirements depend on the planned number of players and installed mods. Let's look at the main components.

Central Processing Unit (CPU): Frequency Matters More Than Cores

V Rising, like many game servers, relies heavily on single-thread CPU performance. This means that a high clock speed of one or two cores is often more important than the total number of cores. The V Rising server process does not efficiently utilize many cores, so it's better to choose a processor with a high base and turbo frequency.

• For 1-5 players: Minimum 2 vCPUs with a clock speed of 2.8 GHz or more (preferably 3.0+ GHz).
• For 6-10 players: Recommended 2-4 vCPUs with a clock speed of 3.2 GHz or more (preferably 3.5+ GHz).
• For 10-20+ players: Optimally 4 vCPUs with a clock speed of 3.5 GHz or more (preferably 4.0+ GHz) or a dedicated server with a powerful modern processor (e.g., AMD Ryzen 5000/7000 series or Intel Core i7/i9/Xeon E-2xxx).

Pay attention to the processor generation: newer architectures provide better performance at the same frequency.

Random Access Memory (RAM): The Sweet Spot

The V Rising server consumes a significant amount of RAM, especially as the world grows and the number of players increases. Mods can also increase RAM consumption.

• For 1-5 players: 8 GB RAM. This is a sufficient minimum for stable server and OS operation.
• For 6-10 players: 12-16 GB RAM. Will ensure comfortable operation even with active world exploration and a small number of mods.
• For 10-20+ players: 16-32 GB RAM. For large worlds, the maximum number of players, and active mod usage, this will be the optimal choice.

Always leave some RAM spare for the operating system and other background processes.

Disk Space and Disk Type: NVMe is Essential

The speed of the disk subsystem is critical for fast server startup, world loading, and progress saving. A slow disk can lead to "lags" when loading new chunks or saving the game.

• Disk Type: NVMe SSD is the uncompromising choice. It significantly outperforms SATA SSDs and especially HDDs in read/write speeds, which directly affects server responsiveness.
• Disk Volume:
  • Minimum: 50 GB. This is enough for the operating system, V Rising server files, and a small world.
  • Recommended: 100-200 GB. Will allow storing several backups, logs, and provide room for world growth.

Don't skimp on the disk: NVMe drives will significantly improve the user experience and reduce the likelihood of server "freezes."

Choosing a VPS or Dedicated Server for V Rising Hosting

Having determined the technical requirements, the question arises: what to choose for V Rising hosting – a virtual private server (VPS) or a dedicated server? Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice depends on your needs and budget.

VPS (Virtual Private Server): Flexibility and Affordability

A VPS is a virtual machine that runs on a physical server alongside other VPSs. Each VPS has its own dedicated resources (CPU, RAM, disk), but they are virtualized. This is an excellent option for most users.

• Advantages:
  • Affordability: Significantly cheaper than dedicated servers.
  • Flexibility: Easy to scale resources (increase RAM, vCPU) as needs grow.
  • Fast Deployment: Launching a VPS takes only minutes.
  • Management: Full root access, allowing you to install any software.
• Disadvantages:
  • Virtualization: CPU performance may be slightly lower than physical cores, especially under high load on the host server (although Valebyte.com minimizes this through quality infrastructure).
  • Resources: Maximum VPS configurations are limited and may be insufficient for very large communities (20+ active players with many mods).
• When to choose a VPS: Ideal for your own V Rising server for 1-15 players, test servers, or for those who want to try their hand at server administration without significant costs.

Dedicated Server: Maximum Performance

A dedicated server is a physical machine that is entirely at your disposal. All server resources (CPU, RAM, disk, network channel) are available only to you.

• Advantages:
  • Maximum Performance: No virtualization, all CPU resources are natively available. This is critically important for games that are demanding on single-thread performance.
  • Full Control: You can choose any operating system, install any software, and configure the server to your needs without limitations.
  • Reliability: The absence of "neighbors" means predictable performance.
• Disadvantages:
  • Cost: Significantly more expensive than a VPS.
  • Management: Requires deeper knowledge of server administration.
  • Scaling: Changing the configuration (e.g., increasing RAM) requires physical component replacement, which can be more complex and time-consuming.
• When to choose a dedicated server: If you are planning a V Rising dedicated server for a large community (20+ active players), with many resource-intensive mods, or if you have strict requirements for performance and minimal latency.

Comparison of Typical Valebyte.com Configurations and Prices

Below is a table with examples of VPS and dedicated server configurations suitable for V Rising hosting, and their approximate monthly prices. Prices may vary depending on the specific data center location and current promotions.

Server Type	CPU (cores/frequency)	RAM	Disk (NVMe)	Approximate number of players	Approximate price (USD/month)
VPS-Mini	2 vCPU / 3.0 GHz+	8 GB	50 GB	1-5 players	from $15
VPS-Standard	4 vCPU / 3.2 GHz+	16 GB	100 GB	5-10 players	from $30
VPS-Profi	4 vCPU / 3.5 GHz+	24 GB	150 GB	10-15 players	from $50
Dedicated-Start	4-6 cores / 3.8 GHz+ (e.g., Ryzen 5)	32 GB	250 GB	15-25 players	from $80
Dedicated-Profi	6-8 cores / 4.0 GHz+ (e.g., Ryzen 7/9)	64 GB	500 GB	25+ players	from $120

It is recommended to start with a VPS-Standard for most small to medium communities. If performance proves insufficient later, you can always upgrade to a more powerful plan or switch to a dedicated server.

Preparing Your VPS/Dedicated Server for V Rising Dedicated Server Installation

Before proceeding with the installation of the V Rising dedicated server, you need to properly prepare your chosen VPS or dedicated server. We will focus on the Linux operating system (Ubuntu Server), as it is the most optimal and resource-efficient option for game servers.

Choosing an Operating System: Ubuntu Server LTS

For game servers, it is recommended to use Linux distributions such as Ubuntu Server LTS (Long Term Support) or Debian. They are known for their stability, performance, and good community support. In this guide, we will use Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS.

After deploying your VPS or dedicated server with the chosen OS, connect to it via SSH:

ssh username@your_server_ip

Replace username with your user name (usually root or ubuntu) and your_server_ip with your server's IP address.

Updating the System and Installing Necessary Dependencies

First, update all system packages and install the necessary utilities, including SteamCMD, which will be used to download the V Rising server files.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install -y steamcmd lib32gcc-s1 libstdc++6

steamcmd is a command-line utility from Valve for installing and updating game servers. lib32gcc-s1 and libstdc++6 are 32-bit libraries required to run many game servers on 64-bit Linux systems.

Configuring Firewall (UFW): Opening Ports

For the V Rising server to function correctly, specific ports must be opened in the firewall. V Rising uses the following UDP ports:

• 9876: Main game port.
• 9877: Query port.

If you have UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) installed, execute the following commands:

sudo ufw allow 22/tcp comment 'SSH'
sudo ufw allow 9876/udp comment 'V Rising Game Port'
sudo ufw allow 9877/udp comment 'V Rising Query Port'
sudo ufw enable
sudo ufw status

The first command allows SSH access (port 22), which is necessary for server management. Then, the ports for V Rising are opened. The sudo ufw enable command activates the firewall, and sudo ufw status will show the current rules. Make sure all necessary ports are open.

If you are using a different firewall (e.g., firewalld on CentOS), the commands will differ, but the principle is the same: allow incoming connections on the specified UDP ports.

Installing and Launching the V Rising Dedicated Server

After preparing the system, you can proceed with installing the V Rising dedicated server files using SteamCMD.

Creating a Separate User for the Server

For enhanced security, it is recommended to run the game server under a separate user account, not as root. Create a new user named vrising:

sudo adduser vrising
sudo usermod -aG sudo vrising # Add the user to the sudo group, if needed

Switch to this user:

su - vrising

Create a directory for server installation:

mkdir ~/vrising_server
cd ~/vrising_server

Installing V Rising Server Files via SteamCMD

Launch SteamCMD:

steamcmd

Inside the SteamCMD console, execute the following commands:

login anonymous
force_install_dir /home/vrising/vrising_server
app_update 1829350 validate
quit

• login anonymous: Log in as an anonymous user (no Steam account required).
• force_install_dir /home/vrising/vrising_server: Specifies the installation directory.
• app_update 1829350 validate: Downloads or updates the V Rising server (application ID 1829350) and verifies file integrity. This process may take some time depending on your internet connection speed.
• quit: Exit SteamCMD.

Now the V Rising server files are located in the /home/vrising/vrising_server directory.

First Launch of the V Rising Server

For the first server launch, navigate to the executable directory and run it. First, set execution permissions:

cd /home/vrising/vrising_server/VRisingServer/
chmod +x VRisingServer.sh

Then, launch the server. The V Rising game server can be launched with various command-line parameters. The primary method is:

./VRisingServer.sh -persistentDataPath /home/vrising/vrising_server/VRisingServer/SaveData -serverName "MyAwesomeVRisingServer" -port 9876 -queryPort 9877

• -persistentDataPath: Specifies the path where saves and configuration files will be stored. It is highly recommended to use a separate directory for saves.
• -serverName: The name of your server, which will be displayed in the server list.
• -port: The main game port (default 9876).
• -queryPort: The query port (default 9877).

Upon the first launch, the server will generate the necessary configuration files. After a successful launch, you will see logs in the console. To keep the server running in the background even after disconnecting from the SSH session, use screen or tmux.

sudo apt install -y screen # Install screen if not already installed
screen -S vrising_server
./VRisingServer.sh -persistentDataPath /home/vrising/vrising_server/VRisingServer/SaveData -serverName "MyAwesomeVRisingServer" -port 9876 -queryPort 9877

After launching the server in screen, you can detach from the session by pressing Ctrl+A, then D. To reattach to the session, use screen -r vrising_server. Similar launch methods are relevant for other game servers, such as your own ARK Survival Ascended server.

V Rising Server Configuration: Settings, Ports, Mods

After the first launch of your V Rising dedicated server, you will need to configure it to your needs. The main parameters are stored in configuration files located in the save directory (-persistentDataPath).

Main Configuration Files

All important V Rising server settings are located in the VRisingServer/SaveData/Settings directory. Here you will find two key files:

• ServerHostSettings.json: Contains general server settings such as name, description, password, ports, and maximum number of players.
• ServerGameSettings.json: Defines game parameters such as resource gathering rates, damage, enemy difficulty, day/night cycles, and PVP/PVE rules.

Example ServerHostSettings.json

Open the file for editing (e.g., using nano):

nano /home/vrising/vrising_server/VRisingServer/SaveData/Settings/ServerHostSettings.json

Here is an example of important parameters that can be configured:

{
  "Name": "My Awesome Valebyte V Rising Server",
  "Description": "A private V Rising server hosted on Valebyte!",
  "Port": 9876,
  "QueryPort": 9877,
  "MaxConnectedUsers": 10,
  "Password": "your_strong_password",
  "ListOnSteam": true,
  "ListOnEOS": true,
  "GameSettingsPreset": "Standard"
}

• "Name" and "Description": The server name and description, visible in the server list.
• "Port" and "QueryPort": Ensure these match the ports opened in the firewall (9876 and 9877 UDP).
• "MaxConnectedUsers": The maximum number of players who can be on the server simultaneously.
• "Password": Password for connecting to a private server. Set a strong password.
• "ListOnSteam" and "ListOnEOS": Determine whether the server will appear in the Steam/Epic Online Services list.
• "GameSettingsPreset": Game settings preset. Can be Standard, PvP, PvE, or left empty to use custom settings from ServerGameSettings.json.

Example ServerGameSettings.json

This file allows for deep customization of gameplay. Open it:

nano /home/vrising/vrising_server/VRisingServer/SaveData/Settings/ServerGameSettings.json

Here you will find many parameters, such as:

• "DayDurationInSeconds", "DayTimeDurationInSeconds", "NightTimeDurationInSeconds": Duration of in-game day and night.
• "BloodDrainModifier": Multiplier for blood consumption rate.
• "ResourceYieldModifier": Multiplier for the amount of resources gathered.
• "PVPEnabled": Enable/disable PVP.
• "ClanSize": Maximum clan size.
• "TeleportBoundItems": Allow teleportation with items.

After making changes to any of these files, you must restart the V Rising server for them to take effect.

Installing Mods on a V Rising Server

Modding significantly expands V Rising's capabilities. Most V Rising mods use BepInEx as a framework. The installation process typically looks like this:

1. Download BepInEx: Download the latest version of BepInEx 5 (or 6, if required by mods) for Unity (Mono) from GitHub or Thunderstore.io.
2. Unpack BepInEx: Unpack the contents of the BepInEx archive into the root directory of your V Rising server (/home/vrising/vrising_server/VRisingServer/). Ensure that the BepInEx folder and the executable files doorstop_config.ini, winhttp.dll are next to VRisingServer.exe (or VRisingServer.sh for Linux).
3. Install Mods: Download the desired mods (usually .dll files) and place them in the /home/vrising/vrising_server/VRisingServer/BepInEx/plugins/ folder.
4. Modify the Launch Script (for Linux): For BepInEx to work correctly on Linux, a small modification to the VRisingServer.sh script may be required to make it use doorstop_config.ini. Most often, this involves changing the DOTNET_BUNDLE_EXTRACT_BASE_DIR variable or adding export DOORSTOP_ENABLE=TRUE. Exact instructions depend on the BepInEx and server versions.
5. Restart the Server: After installing BepInEx and mods, restart the server. Check the logs for any mod-related errors.

Thunderstore Mod Manager is a popular tool for managing mods on the client side, but for the server, mods are usually installed manually. Always check mod compatibility with the current game and server version.

Optimizing and Protecting Your V Rising Server from DDoS

Maintaining stable operation of a V Rising server requires not only proper configuration but also continuous optimization and adequate protection, especially against DDoS attacks that can render the game server inoperable.

Server Autostart and Monitoring

To ensure continuous server operation, it is important to configure it to start automatically after a VPS/dedicated server reboot and to use monitoring tools.

Autostart using systemd

Create a systemd unit file for your V Rising server. This will allow you to manage the server as a service.

Create the file /etc/systemd/system/vrising.service:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/vrising.service

Add the following content (make sure paths and user match yours):

[Unit]
Description=V Rising Dedicated Server
Wants=network-online.target
After=network-online.target

[Service]
ExecStart=/home/vrising/vrising_server/VRisingServer/VRisingServer.sh -persistentDataPath /home/vrising/vrising_server/VRisingServer/SaveData -serverName "MyAwesomeValebyteServer" -port 9876 -queryPort 9877
WorkingDirectory=/home/vrising/vrising_server/VRisingServer/
User=vrising
Group=vrising
LimitNOFILE=100000
Restart=on-failure
RestartSec=5s

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Save the file, then reload systemd and enable the service:

sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable vrising
sudo systemctl start vrising
sudo systemctl status vrising

Now your V Rising dedicated server will automatically start when the system boots, and you can manage it using the commands sudo systemctl start|stop|restart|status vrising.

Resource Monitoring

Regularly monitor CPU, RAM, and disk usage to ensure the server is running optimally and there are no bottlenecks. Use utilities such as htop, free -h, iotop. For more advanced monitoring, you can set up Prometheus + Grafana or use specialized dashboards, for example, Dashy on VPS, to aggregate data from all your servers.

Backing Up Game Data

Regular backups are your insurance against losing progress due to failures, errors, or unauthorized actions. The save directory (SaveData) is critically important.

Create a script for backup:

#!/bin/bash
BACKUP_DIR="/home/vrising/backups"
SAVE_DIR="/home/vrising/vrising_server/VRisingServer/SaveData"
DATE=$(date +%Y%m%d%H%M%S)
TAR_FILE="$BACKUP_DIR/vrising_save_$DATE.tar.gz"

mkdir -p $BACKUP_DIR

# Stop the server before backup (optional, but recommended for integrity)
# sudo systemctl stop vrising

tar -czf $TAR_FILE $SAVE_DIR

# Start the server after backup
# sudo systemctl start vrising

# Delete old backups (e.g., older than 7 days)
find $BACKUP_DIR -type f -name "vrising_save_*.tar.gz" -mtime +7 -delete

echo "Backup created: $TAR_FILE"

Save it as backup_vrising.sh, give it execute permissions (chmod +x backup_vrising.sh), and configure it to run via cron, for example, every 6 hours:

crontab -e

Add the line:

0 */6 * * * /home/vrising/backup_vrising.sh > /dev/null 2>&1

For other game servers, such as your own Valheim server, it is also critically important to configure backups using similar methods.

DDoS Protection

Game servers are often targets for DDoS attacks, which aim to overload the server and take it offline. Valebyte.com provides built-in DDoS protection on all its VPS and dedicated servers. This protection operates at the network infrastructure level, filtering malicious traffic before it reaches your server.

Nevertheless, you can take additional measures at the OS level:

• Connection Rate Limiting: Configuring the firewall to limit the number of new connections from a single IP address can help against simple flood attacks.
• Using a Proxy (for advanced users): In some cases, specialized game proxy services can be used to further filter traffic.
• Closing Unnecessary Ports: Ensure that your firewall (UFW) only opens necessary ports (SSH, V Rising ports 9876/9877 UDP). All other ports should be closed by default.

Comprehensive DDoS protection from a provider like Valebyte.com is the most effective solution, as it operates at a much higher bandwidth level and is capable of mitigating large-scale attacks.

Which Configuration for the Desired Number of Players: Detailed Recommendations

Choosing the optimal configuration for a V Rising server directly depends on the planned number of players. Below are specific resource recommendations for various scenarios, based on experience with game server operation.

V Rising Server Configuration Recommendations

1. For 1-5 players (private server for friends):
   • CPU: 2 vCPUs, clock speed of 3.0 GHz or more. It's important that these are modern cores with good single-thread performance.
   • RAM: 8 GB. This will ensure stable OS and server operation without frequent swapping.
   • Disk: 50-80 GB NVMe SSD. Fast world loading and saves.
   • Server Type: Budget VPS.
   • Approximate Cost: $15-25/month.
   • Note: Ideal for small groups who want to explore the world at their own pace.
2. For 6-10 players (medium community):
   • CPU: 4 vCPUs, clock speed of 3.2-3.5 GHz or more. Higher frequency will ensure smoothness even with all players active simultaneously.
   • RAM: 12-16 GB. Will allow comfortable gameplay, even if the world is highly developed and several mods are installed.
   • Disk: 100-150 GB NVMe SSD. With room for logs, backups, and world growth.
   • Server Type: Mid-tier VPS.
   • Approximate Cost: $30-50/month.
   • Note: Optimal choice for most gaming communities aiming for a balance between performance and cost.
3. For 10-20 players (large community, active world):
   • CPU: 4 vCPUs, clock speed of 3.5-4.0 GHz or more. The higher, the better. Here, not only overall frequency but also the stability of core performance is important.
   • RAM: 16-24 GB. For large worlds, active mod usage, and preventing any latency.
   • Disk: 150-200 GB NVMe SSD. Recommended for storing multiple world versions and a large number of logs.
   • Server Type: Powerful VPS or entry-level dedicated server.
   • Approximate Cost: $50-80/month.
   • Note: At this level, it's worth considering a dedicated server if the budget allows, to guarantee stable performance.
4. For 20+ players (maximum load, many mods):
   • CPU: Dedicated server with a processor of 6 cores or more, clock speed of 3.8-4.0 GHz or more (e.g., AMD Ryzen 5/7 or Intel Core i7/i9). This will provide maximum single-thread performance and stability.
   • RAM: 32-64 GB. A large memory reserve is critical for maintaining a large number of entities in the world, many players, and resource-intensive mods.
   • Disk: 250-500 GB NVMe SSD. To ensure high I/O speed and storage of extensive data.
   • Server Type: Dedicated server.
   • Approximate Cost: From $80/month and up.
   • Note: This configuration is for enthusiasts and large communities where every millisecond of latency matters.

General Server Selection Recommendations:

• Start Small: If you are unsure of the exact number of players, start with the minimum recommended configuration and gradually scale VPS resources as needed. This is cost-effective and allows you to adapt to actual load.
• Pay Attention to the Provider: The quality of the provider's infrastructure (network channel, disk subsystem, vCPU stability) plays a huge role. Valebyte.com offers high-performance NVMe drives and modern processors, which is a key factor for game servers.
• Test: After deploying the server, conduct load testing with several players to ensure its stability and performance.

Conclusion

Deploying your own V Rising server on a VPS or dedicated server from Valebyte.com is the optimal solution for gaining full control over gameplay, ensuring stability, and enabling customization. For comfortable play for 5-10 people, we recommend a VPS with 4 vCPUs (3.2+ GHz), 16 GB RAM, and 100 GB NVMe disk, while for larger communities, a dedicated server with a powerful processor and 32 GB RAM or more should be considered.