Space Co-op

Deployment and connections · Astroneer

System Era Space Sandbox · Space Exploration / Planetary Sandbox

Player tools indexed: 5 Admin consoles: 4

SteamCMD startup, ports and crossplay/DLC requirements.

Player tools (5)

Instant interactive calculations and recipe planners

Server admin and config generation (4)

Config files, startup scripts and command wizards for running a server

Astroneer Ports & Protocols

Port Protocol Purpose
8777 UDP Game connection (Engine.ini)

Astroneer Dedicated Server Install (SteamCMD)

SteamCMD appid 728470

sudo useradd -m -s /bin/bash steam
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y steamcmd lib32gcc-s1
sudo -u steam -i \
  /usr/games/steamcmd +force_install_dir /opt/gameserver \
  +login anonymous +app_update 728470 validate +quit

https://astroneer.space/dedicatedserver/

Astroneer Config file paths

  • Astro/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/Engine.ini
  • Astro/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/AstroServerSettings.ini
  • Astro/Saved/SaveGames/
  • Astro/Binaries/Win64/AstroServer-Win64-Shipping.exe

Server notes

Default game port: UDP8777 in Engine.ini [URL]. AstroServerSettings.ini controls identity, saves and player limits. Stop and back up before editing. Xbox requires authenticated hosting; check official crossplay partners. Aeoluz and Megatech dedicated sessions require each player to own the corresponding DLC.

FAQ

Which Astroneer server-admin tools are available?
We list 4 tools for Astroneer: Two-file INI editor, Deployment and connections, Save loading and migration, INI diagnostics. All of them run straight in your browser.
Which ports does Astroneer need open?
Astroneer defaults to 8777/UDP. Use the actual instance configuration and allow only the listed protocols and ports. Check the host firewall, router forwarding and game visibility settings.
How do I install a dedicated Astroneer server?
Install it with SteamCMD — the dedicated server app id for Astroneer is 728470, so +app_update 728470 validate downloads or updates it. Config files usually live at Astro/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/Engine.ini, Astro/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/AstroServerSettings.ini, Astro/Saved/SaveGames/.
Do these tools cost anything or need installing?
No. Everything runs in the page: no install, no sign-up, no cost. Enter your values and the result appears instantly, and you can copy the generated configs and commands with one click.