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Terraria

Terraria server hosting documentation

7 articles

1. 1 Choosing a Server Type Learn the differences between Terraria Vanilla, tModLoader, and tShock server types so you can choose the right platform for your hosted Terraria server.
2. 2 Initial Server Setup and Configuration Learn how to configure Terraria server startup options in the panel, including version, world settings, players, seed, and MOTD for smooth setup.
3. 3 Setup your Vanilla Terraria server Learn how to set up a vanilla Terraria server on FPS Hosting, configure Startup options, and connect via IP using your server address and port.
4. 4 Setup your tShock server Learn to set up a tShock Terraria server, add plugins, connect via IP, and create an admin account. Configure it fast for stable multiplayer play.
5. 5 Setup your tModLoader server Learn how to set up a modded Terraria tModLoader server, upload server-side mods, and connect via IP using the FPS dashboard and SFTP when needed.
6. 6 Uploading Worlds Learn how to generate and upload Terraria worlds for Vanilla, tModLoader, or tShock servers. Match world names correctly to start playing faster.
7. 7 Update your Terraria Server Update your Terraria server safely with a step-by-step process. Back up saves, reinstall the target version, then restore worlds to keep progress.