Steam Server Creation Tool V2 is a utility designed to simplify downloading and managing multiplayer game servers originally distributed through Steam. Instead of relying on manual SteamCMD console commands, it provides a user-friendly interface that makes installation, updates, and server management easier and more accessible.
Due to Steam deprecating the API previously used to retrieve server data, the tool now operates using a maintained, precompiled server database included with the project. This ensures the application remains functional and reliable even as Steam adds, removes, or changes available server packages.
- Internet Connection
- .NET Framework 4.8
- Newtonsoft Json (Included)
- Application fetch steam "apps":
- Application fetch steamcmd from:
WARNING: If you are using a username and password; the password will be in clear text format in the script! NOTE: This is not a required/needed feature to run a servers. It's a bonus feature which you can use if you want.
Within the root folder of the created server, you will find a generated batch (.bat) file named "StartServerScript.bat." This file serves as a supplementary tool for the server, automating tasks such as updating the server and validating files before initiating the startup process. In the event of a server crash during execution via the StartServerScript, the tool will automatically initiate a server restart.
Before this script can be used correctly it will will need to be updated with valid information. You need to edit rows 19, 20, 21. In this example you see the valheim server setup.
SET serverExecutablePath=D:\Valheim Server
SET serverExecutableFileName=valheim_server.exe
SET serverLaunchOptions=-nographics -batchmode -name "MyFirstServer" -port 2456 -world "DedicatedServer" -password "SomePasswordHere"
From what we can see above we have the valheim server located at the "D:" drive and inside the folder "Valheim Server". The server is set to launch the file "valheim_server.exe" with the launch options:
-nographics -batchmode -name "MyFirstServer" -port 2456 -world "DedicatedServer" -password "SomePasswordHere"
If this would be valid information, the script would then run the server and monitor that process. If this window is closed or the server has crashed, the server will automatically be restarted as the StartServerScript is protecting the process. In order to stop the server from restarting you need to close the StartServerScript first - Alternatively, select Y to terminate the process; When prompted. NOTE: Some servers require/want you to close the server with the CTRL+C command.
Note: In the event of issues connecting to the server, server crashes, or misconfigurations, troubleshooting and configuration adjustments will be required. This aspect falls outside the scope of the script itself. Best of luck!
The AutoUpdater is an addition to the Steam Server Creation Tool V2 program. If you choose to download and use it, make sure you place the AutoUpdater.exe in the same folder as the Steam Server Creation Tool V2 executable. Additionally, you need to enable the "Allow AutoUpdater" feature in the Steam Server Creation Tool V2 settings (checkbox in the middle).
Once set up, when you check for updates, the program will give you an option if a newer version is available. If everything is configured correctly, the AutoUpdater will automatically download the latest release, update your current installation, and restart the application.
In case of any issues, it should open the download page in your browser, allowing you to manually download and install the latest version.
Newtonsoft Json:
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