Short answers to the questions V Rising server owners ask most on PlayNHost. Each links to the full guide.
Getting started
How long does the first start take? PlayNHost measured 47 seconds from start to running on 5 October 2026. The badge turns Online when the server is ready. Full guide
How do my friends join? Copy the Server Address from the Overview page. In the game, choose Online Play, Find Servers, Display all Servers & Settings, Direct Connect, and paste it. Full guide
Why can't players find the server in the list? The game searches the Epic Online Services list by default: keep List On Epic on, or join by address. Full guide
Can PlayStation 5 players join? No. PlayNHost servers run the PC server build, and the PS5 edition has its own. Full guide
Does the server need its own copy of V Rising? No. The V Rising Dedicated Server is a free download from Steam, and your server installs it. Each player needs the game.
How many players can join? Your plan's slots, shown as Max Connected Users. The game supports up to 128. Full guide
How do I set a password or change the name? Server Password and Server Name in Settings, Game Settings, then restart. Full guide
Running the server
How do I become admin? Put your SteamID64 in save-data/Settings/adminlist.txt, enable the in-game console and type adminauth. Full guide
How do I ban someone? banuser in the game console as admin, or add their SteamID to save-data/Settings/banlist.txt. Full guide
Why do commands in the panel Console do nothing? The V Rising server does not read typed console input. Use the in-game console or RCON. Full guide
Can I send announcements? Yes, with announce from an RCON tool, after you switch on Enable RCON and set an RCON Password. Full guide
How do I make the server PvE? Pick a PvE Game Settings Preset, such as StandardPvE, before the world is created. Full guide
Where are the game rules, such as castle heart blood drain? In ServerGameSettings.json. Put your own in save-data/Settings and empty the preset. Full guide
Is the server updated for new patches? Every start installs updates while Automatic Updates is on. Restart after a patch. Full guide
Does the server restart by itself? No schedule comes with it. Stunlock recommends a daily restart: build one on Quick Tasks. Full guide
Can I add mods? Not on the standard server type, which has no mod loader. Ask support before switching type. Full guide
How much memory does it need? About 3 GB before anyone joins: 2,865 MB measured by PlayNHost. Read your own on the Usage card. Full guide
Worlds and saves
Can I bring my single-player world? Yes. Upload its folder to save-data/Saves/v4, set Save Name to it and empty both presets. Full guide
How often does the server save? Every 120 seconds by default, keeping up to 20 autosaves. Full guide
How do I start a new world but keep the old one? Set a new Save Name and restart. Full guide
How do I wipe the server? Run World Wipe on Quick Tasks. Admins, bans and settings are kept. Full guide
Is my world backed up? If your plan has backup slots, an Automatic backup runs every night. Start one yourself on Backups before big changes. Full guide
Something is broken. V Rising server problems and fixes
Plans and features: V Rising server hosting.
