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Dedicated Server Hosting Guide
Who should use this guide?
This guide is designed for dedicated server hosts. It is specifically tailored for those who
prefer to run the dedicated server in an automated fashion. This guide will show you how
to setup multiple profiles (i.e. one for general use, one for a specific league, one for a
specific car, etc), which may be run manually, or on a scheduler (like FireDaemon).
Getting Started – The Firewall
First, you need to configure your firewall (if you run one). For setting up Windows XP
firewalls, use the guide found in the /Support folder of rFactor. If you run a hardware
firewall, you will need to configure the following ports:
Protocol Port Description
TCP 34297 RaceCast Ping Port
Start with 34297. With each additional instance of a dedicated
server (if you are running more than one on the same machine),
increment this port by 1. So, if running two servers, you would
need 34297-34298 open.
TCP 34447 Session, Race and Chat Information
Same as above. Increment by 1 for each additional server on the
same machine.
UDP 34297 LAN Query Information
Same as above. Increment by 1 for each additional server on the
same machine.
UDP 34397 Race Event Information
Same as above. Increment by 1 for each additional server on the
same machine.
Setting Up Profiles
You will need to setup profiles for each server you want to run. The easiest way to do this
is launch the dedicated server normally, using the DedicatedServer profile. Configure the
server for the way you want your new profile setup, and then start the game (note: that
includes actually loading the track). Exit the dedicated server, and navigate to the
UserData folder (default path: C:\Program Files\rFactor\UserData). Copy the
DedicatedServer folder (and contents) to the UserData folder, and give it a new name (for
example: SRGP). Go into the copy folder, and rename the .PLR file to the same name as
the folder you just renamed (example: SRGP.PLR). Repeat this process for each profile
you want to setup, giving each a unique and identifiable name. I have created one for
Open Wheel, SRGP, and a league-type setting.
If you want to go back and make changes to one of your new profiles, you may do this by
launching the Dedicated Server normally, and selecting the profile you want to edit (at the
first step). Edit the profile and run it, then exit the dedicated server. Your profile is now
edited.
You may also manually edit profiles in Notepad or some text editor. The three files which
mainly affect the server are: <profile>.PLR, Multiplayer.ini, and Dedicated<season>.ini.
Setting Up The Shortcut
Once you have your profiles setup (you can always add more later, following the same
process as described above), you can setup your rF Dedicated Server shortcut to launch
the game in a single step (rather than having to configure it each time your run it). To do
this, make a shortcut to the rFactor Dedicated.exe (default path to this file: C:\Program
Files\rFactor) on your desktop (or wherever you would like to put it). Right-click on the
shortcut, and select properties. With the properties box open, edit the target to look like
this:
"C:\Program Files\rFactor\rFactor Dedicated.exe" +profile "SRGP" +oneclick
You will need to edit the profile to match what you setup in the UserData profiles. Also,
maintain the quotation marks as shown above. There are more shortcut options available,
which can be found in the rFactor ReadMe file. Repeat this process for each unique
profile.
Test and Task
Now you should test your new shortcut(s) to make sure it works. The Dedicated Server
should launch automatically after you click the shortcut. If it does, then you are now ready
to setup a scheduler (if you want to), or you can simply manually launch it. If it doesn’t
work, go back and double-check each step.
To setup on a scheduler (like FireDaemon), use the shortcut above as your template. For
specific help with a scheduler, please use the associated documentation for the program
you are using.
Good luck and have fun!
Sammie
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