Mordhau Server Hosting Guide

Overview

Mordhau is a multiplayer game server that can be hosted on a VPS or dedicated server. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about hosting a Mordhau server for your community.

Quick Info

Default Port: 7777
Protocol: TCP/UDP
Minimum RAM: 1GB
Engine: Various
Steam App ID: 629760
Recommended OS: Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) or Windows Server
Configuration Files:
- Mordhau/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini - Main Config File

🔌 Network Ports

Required Ports

The Mordhau server typically uses a configurable port. Check your server configuration files for the specific port settings.

Firewall Configuration

Allow server ports through your firewall:

# UFW (Ubuntu/Debian)
sudo ufw allow [PORT]/tcp
sudo ufw allow [PORT]/udp
sudo ufw reload

# FirewallD (CentOS/RHEL)
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=[PORT]/tcp
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=[PORT]/udp
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

# Windows Firewall
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Mordhau Server" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=[PORT]
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Mordhau Server" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=[PORT]

⚠️ Port Security Notes

Only open ports that are necessary for the game server to function
Consider using non-standard ports to reduce automated attacks
If using cloud hosting, configure security groups properly
Monitor connection attempts and unusual traffic patterns

Installation & Setup

System Requirements

OS: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+ or Debian 11+ recommended) or Windows Server 2019+
CPU: 2+ cores recommended (single-threaded performance important for most game servers)
RAM: 1GB minimum (more for larger player counts)
Storage: 5GB+ for server files (SSD recommended for better performance)
Network: Stable internet connection with low latency

Installation Steps

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

# Update system packages
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

# Create server directory
mkdir -p ~/gameserver
cd ~/gameserver

# Download server files (method varies by game)
# Check official documentation for download links

Windows Server

Download the server files from the official game website or through Steam (if applicable). Extract to a dedicated folder and run the server executable.

Using SteamCMD - RECOMMENDED METHOD

This game can be installed via SteamCMD using App ID: 629760

Install SteamCMD (Ubuntu/Debian)

# Update package list
sudo apt update

# Enable 32-bit architecture
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo apt update

# Install SteamCMD
sudo apt install -y lib32gcc-s1 steamcmd

Download Server Files

# Create directory for game server
mkdir -p ~/gameservers/mordhau

# Run SteamCMD and download
steamcmd +login anonymous \
         +force_install_dir ~/gameservers/mordhau \
         +app_update 629760 validate \
         +quit

# Server files are now in ~/gameservers/mordhau/
cd ~/gameservers/mordhau
ls -la

Windows Installation with SteamCMD

Download SteamCMD from: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd.zip
Extract to C:\steamcmd\
Open Command Prompt and run:

cd C:\steamcmd
steamcmd.exe +login anonymous ^
             +force_install_dir C:\gameservers\mordhau ^
             +app_update 629760 validate ^
             +quit

Server Configuration

After installation, you'll need to configure your server. Here's where to find the configuration files and what settings you can change.

Essential Settings

Server Name: Set a descriptive name for your server
Max Players: Configure based on your server's resources
Password: Optional password protection for private servers
Admin/RCON Password: Set a strong password for remote administration
Game Mode: Configure game-specific modes and settings

Configuration Files

Important configuration files for this server:

Mordhau/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini - Main Config File