Private Server

Post by **allejo** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:16 am

Ok I'm planning to start a server but i don't think i will be able to to but i need know one thing for now. is it possible to have a private server that can only be accessed by typing in the server and port on a computer. i want to have a server just for me and my friends where no one else can play. and i don't want it to be able to be accessed publicly only by typing the server and its port. i know there are many server owners and i know someone will be able to help me.

thank
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JeffM · Post by **JeffM** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:41 am

sure, just don't use -public in your config.

Post by **allejo** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:45 am

so do i put anything instead of -public or nothing at all?

JeffM · Post by **JeffM** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:50 am

with out -public it won't register with the list server, but it will still listen and respond on your port. that's all you have to do is just take it out.

Post by **allejo** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:00 am

okidoki thanks

Abominable · Post by **Abominable** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:25 am

You could also make it so only people in a certain group can join. For instance, to play in a GU League match server, you need to be in the GU League group.

anomaly · Post by **anomaly** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:48 am

if you want authentication you can set it up as a "public" server and add the "-advertise none" option in your config file. That will keep it from being on the list server.

You can use global groups to have more control.

Longhair · Post by **Longhair** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:19 pm

Or, you can use the -public option, and use -advertise option to only advertise to your group members. That way, only the people you want to have join your server can see the server on the list.