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Conan Exiles Server Setup Guide 2026

Complete step-by-step tutorial to set up your own Conan Exiles server

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Conan Exiles

Funcom • May 8, 2018

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Conan Exiles Server Requirements

What You'll Need

Software Requirements

  • SteamCMD or the official Conan Exiles Dedicated Server tool
  • Conan Exiles Dedicated Server via Steam app ID 443030
  • At least 8 GB RAM for small communities
  • Firewall/router access for the game, query, and RCON ports you configure

Hardware Requirements

Minimum (5-10 players)
  • • CPU: Dual-core 2.5GHz
  • • RAM: 4 GB RAM
  • • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • • Network: 10+ Mbps upload
Recommended (20+ players)
  • • CPU: Quad-core 3.0GHz
  • • RAM: 8 GB RAM
  • • Storage: 20 GB available space (SSD)
  • • Network: 50+ Mbps upload

Step-by-Step Conan Exiles Server Setup

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Step 1: Install the dedicated server files with SteamCMD

Install the dedicated server files with SteamCMD.

Code Example:

steamcmd +force_install_dir C:\ConanExilesServer +login anonymous +app_update 443030 validate +quit
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Step 2: Start the server once so default configuration files are generated, then stop it cleanly

Start the server once so default configuration files are generated, then stop it cleanly.

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Step 3: Edit ServerSettings

Edit ServerSettings.ini and Engine.ini for server name, password, player cap, PvP/PvE rules, rates, and ports.

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Step 4: Forward the configured game and query ports, then start the server and verify it appears in the browser

Forward the configured game and query ports, then start the server and verify it appears in the browser.

Conan Exiles Server Configuration

Basic Settings

Server NameMy Conan Exiles Server
Max Players20
Game Modesurvival
Difficultynormal

Advanced Settings

Performance Optimization

  • • Allocate 1GB RAM per 4-6 players
  • • Use SSD storage for better performance
  • • Optimize view distance based on player count
  • • Enable server-side optimizations

Security Settings

  • • Set strong admin passwords
  • • Configure firewall rules
  • • Enable whitelist if needed
  • • Regular backup schedule

Common Conan Exiles Server Issues & Solutions

🚫 Players Can't Connect to Server

Symptoms: Server appears offline, connection timeouts

Solutions:

  • Check port forwarding configuration (port 25565 for Minecraft)
  • Verify firewall settings allow server traffic
  • Confirm server is running and listening on correct port
  • Test with local IP first, then external IP

⚠️ Server Lag and Performance Issues

Symptoms: Slow response, block lag, entity lag

Solutions:

  • Increase RAM allocation (minimum 2GB recommended)
  • Reduce view distance in server properties
  • Limit entity spawning and mob farms
  • Use performance optimization plugins

💥 Server Crashes Frequently

Symptoms: Unexpected shutdowns, error messages

Solutions:

  • Check server logs for error messages
  • Ensure sufficient RAM allocation
  • Update server software to latest version
  • Remove problematic plugins or mods

Server Setup Complete! 🎉

Your Conan Exiles server is ready. Now let's get players to join!

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