How to Install Conan Exiles Dedicated Server using Conan Server Launcher
Dedicated Server Managers, Handle the Management.
Dedicated server managers are easy to have a love hate relationship with. On the one hand they seem extremely overwhelming especially if you are new and don’t really even understand what is going on or what you are looking at. It appears at first glance you just have a million places to break things. Once you start to install a few game servers and see that they are not really that complicated, you can really appreciate a manager like Conan Exiles Server Launcher. They essentially simplify the process, that is once you understand it.
We assume you have already read the in’s and out’s of running your own server, things like the monthly costs, the hardware, and leaving your computer up 24/7. If you have not I recommend starting with this quick read, It can save you hours of time and frustration.
You can also host this game from GPortal, Paying for hosting has advantages and disadvantages, you can read about those HERE. IF you decide to use paid hosting, friends of the site get 10% off and it helps support me.
How to Install Conan Exiles Server Launcher
I have found yet another server manager, This one is for Conan Exiles. I did not create this manager, however, whenever I find an excellent resource that will help my fellow survivors I try to get the information out there. If you have trouble with this program or have questions you can contact the developer and seek help on the forums, and as always I will help in my discord channel when I am available.
Here is a link to the owners Server Manager
Conan Exiles Prerequisites
- There are no listed prerequisites.
Download and Install the Files.
Download the file, the file is a zip file so you will need a program to unzip it unless you are using windows 11, which has a built in zip program (finally).
Make a folder to unzip the files too. You can do this on any drive you want to, I chose to do it on the drive I make my servers on.
Unzip the files to the folder you just made.
Example F:\Server Managers\ConanExiles. Find the ConanServerLauncher.exe Right Click and drag it to the desktop to create a shortcut. Then Double Click to run.
All the Normal Stuff
You are going to want to set the following items to get your server up and running. Most everything else can wait until after you verified your server is working.
- Server Name
- Password
- Player Count
- Country
- Startup Map
Set Your Ports
You will need to open ports in your router. I open a range of ports because with every map release you will need more ports if you want to run more than one map at the same time. (May or may not require a mod. Amunets Server Transfer is rumored to work.
Port Ranges
- 7775-7800
- 27015-27030
- 25575-55600 (RCon)
Conan Exiles comes with a cool port check feature. What is really good is you can use this to test any port for any game. Simply put the port numbers in for the IP you are trying to verify and hit test, When they come back green you know they are set.
If you don’t know how to forward ports in your router, this page should have everything you need. It is normally easy to do once you have a general understanding of what you are trying to accomplish and if you have the username and password to the router. See how to open ports HERE for more help.
Step 5 Start Your Engines!
Now simply start the server, let it run 3-10 minutes to make sure it is fully loaded, then you should be good to go.
Make sure your server is up and running with no mods, and no major changes, this will make it much easier to troubleshoot in the event that you have problems.
Once you have verified your stock server is up and running
MESS WITH STUFF!
One of the best things about the Conan Exiles Dedicated Server Launcher is all the normal adjustments you want to make are broken out really nice in catergories under tabs Engine, ServerSettings, Game, Launcher. You will need to look around a bit still but its very easy to make changes – just don’t forget to hit save. I have listed just a few settings below to give you an idea of where to find things.
Common things to change
You can also host this game from GPortal, Paying for hosting has advantages and disadvantages, you can read about those HERE. IF you decide to use paid hosting, friends of the site get 10% off and it helps support me.