The Conan Exiles Dedicated Server supports persistent large multiplayer sandbox tribes, with extensive thrall capture, base defenses, and Purge events. This article covers SteamCMD installation standards, key port forwarding, configuration tuning, and long-term maintenance.
1. Server hardware baseline
| Specification | 4~8-player survival group | 16~30-player community tribal server |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores / 3.2GHz+ | 8 cores / 3.6GHz+ |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB physical RAM | 24 GB ~ 32 GB physical RAM |
| Storage | 60 GB NVMe SSD | 150 GB NVMe SSD |
| Upload bandwidth | 15 Mbps dedicated | 30 Mbps ~ 50 Mbps dedicated |
2. Install the dedicated server with SteamCMD
Download the dedicated server anonymously through SteamCMD (AppID 443030):
steamcmd +login anonymous +app_update 443030 validate +quit
After the download, the main executable is located at:
ConanSandbox/Binaries/Win64/ConanSandboxServer-Win64-Shipping.exe
3. Network port planning
| Port | Protocol | Purpose | Router forwarding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7777 | UDP | Main direct client data connection (GamePort) | Required |
| 7778 | UDP | Raw data/physics simulation port (PeerPort) | Required |
| 27015 | UDP | Steam/EOS queries and lobby listings (QueryPort) | Required |
| 25575 | TCP | Remote RCON administration (optional) | Open as needed |
Example startup script (start_server.bat):
@echo off
set SERVER_DIR=C:\ConanServer\ConanSandbox\Binaries\Win64
cd /d "%SERVER_DIR%"
start ConanSandboxServer-Win64-Shipping.exe -log -Port=7777 -PeerPort=7778 -QueryPort=27015 -MaxPlayers=20
4. Key ServerSettings.ini parameters and Purge settings
On first startup, the server creates its main configuration file at:
ConanSandbox/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/ServerSettings.ini
Recommended tuning:
[ServerSettings]
ServerName=LanGame Conan Exiles Server
ServerPassword=your_player_pwd
AdminPassword=your_strong_admin_pwd
MaxPlayers=20
; Harvesting multiplier and experience bonus
HarvestAmountMultiplier=1.500000
PlayerXPRateMultiplier=1.500000
; Thrall crafting and taming speed (lower values are faster)
ThrallCraftingTimeMultiplier=0.500000
ItemConvertionMultiplier=0.500000
; Death drops (0 everything / 1 backpack only / 2 nothing)
DropEquipmentOnDeath=0
; Purge event controls
EnablePurge=True
PurgePeriod=1
PurgeLevel=6
Load mods: modlist.txt
Create modlist.txt in ConanSandbox/Mods/. Enter an absolute or relative mod file path on each line, ensuring that client and server mod load orders match exactly.
5. Choose an approach: manual configuration or LanGame Server Manager (LGSM)
Manual Conan Exiles setup involves several consecutive UDP ports, long Unreal Engine command lines, and maintaining the mod list by hand.
We recommend the official open-source dedicated server management platform to automate routine administration:
- Tool overview and client: LanGame Server Manager (LGSM) product page
- Open-source repository: GitHub - SZSLGJCOM/LanGame-Server-Manager
LGSM provides:
- Automatic port conflict detection: Checks readiness on 7777/7778/27015 with one click to prevent servers disappearing from listings due to conflicts.
- Visual Purge and multiplier settings: Groups complex
ServerSettings.iniparameters into harvesting, taming, combat, and Purge forms for immediate use. - Live database backups: Provides scheduled snapshots and one-click restoration for the core database (
game.db). - Self-healing watchdog: Monitors server state in the background and restarts smoothly after unexpected interruption.