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The following documentation details how to host a public or private game server for [[Holdfast: Nations At War]]. The game offers an anonymous dedicated server for both Linux and Windows.

== Quick Start Guide ==
Quick start guide for local testing:

# Download <code>Holdfast: Nations At War - Dedicated Server</code> from Steam (<code>Tools</code> section).
# Change the map rotation file (<code>serverconfig_default.txt</code>) and add mods or change maps.
# Launch the server using <code>LaunchServer.ps1</code> (Windows) or <code>LaunchServer.sh</code> (Linux).

* In Holdfast’s server browser click **Join Custom Server**, then click the top **Connect** (leave localhost; change the port if required).
* If you want other players to connect, you’ll likely need to set up port forwarding on your router and open the ports in your local firewall.

'''Warning: Game updates will overwrite the changes to the <code>LaunchServer</code> script and <code>serverconfig_default.txt</code>. To prevent this, create copies of both files and change the arguments of your custom <code>LaunchServer</code> script to point to your custom <code>serverconfig</code> file.'''

== Windows ==
=== Obtaining the game files ===
==== Download using Steam Client ====
The easiest way is through Steam using the <code>Holdfast: Nations At War - Dedicated Server</code> app in your library.

# Open your Steam Library.
# Choose **Tools** in the library filter (or search for <code>holdfast</code> and tick **Tools**).
# Install **Holdfast: Nations At War - Dedicated Server**.
# After install, right-click the app → **Manage** → **Browse local files**.

{|style="margin:0 auto;"
| [[File:ServerSteamLocation.png|thumb|Steam application to download]]
| [[File:ServerBrowseLocalFiles.png|thumb|Browse local files in Steam]]
|}

==== Download using SteamCMD ====
The '''Steam Console Client''' or [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD SteamCMD] is a command-line Steam client used to install/update dedicated servers.

Download and set up SteamCMD (see Valve’s guide). Then run:
<pre>
steamcmd +login [LOGINNAME] [PASSWORD] +force_install_dir "C:\holdfastserver" +app_update 589290 +quit
</pre>

Notes:
: ''+anonymous'' will fail here; the account must own the game to download these files.
: You may be prompted for a two-factor code.
: If the server stops working, run with ''+app_update 589290 validate'' to verify files.

=== Basic Configuration & Starting the Server ===
[[File:FolderStructure.jpg|thumb|Holdfast merged server & game files folder structure]]

The server files include example configs. See [[Server_Configuration|Server Configuration]] for all options.

Duplicate the defaults:
<pre>
serverconfig_default.txt -> serverconfig_newserver.txt
LaunchServer.ps1 -> LaunchServer_newserver.ps1
</pre>

Edit the new config:
<pre>
### Server & Steam Ports (Both ports must be unique per server instance).
server_port 20100
steam_query_port 27000
</pre>

'''Notes:'''
: Open the corresponding UDP ports in your firewall.
: Properly configured servers respond to [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Server_queries A2S queries] on ''steam_query_port'' (map, player count, etc.). Official servers do not respond to A2S; community servers do.

Basic variables:
<pre>
server_name My Server
server_region europe #
server_admin_password defaultAdminPWReplace
#server_password mypassword
</pre>

Update the launch script to use your config:
<pre>
# LaunchServer_newserver.ps1
$args = '-s -r --serverConfigFilePath "serverconfig_newserver.txt" --outputLog "logs_output\outputlog_newserver.txt" --logArchivesDirectory "logs_archive" --framerate 120 --serverheadless --adminCommandLogFilePath "logs_adminactions\adminlog_newserver.txt" --chatLogFilePath "logs_chat\chatlog_newserver.txt" --playersLogFilePath "logs_playerlogin\playerlogin_newserver.txt" --scoreboardLogFilePath "logs_score\scorelog_newserver.txt"'
Start-Process -FilePath "vapuriloadtester.exe" -Verb RunAs -ArgumentList $args
</pre>

Run <code>LaunchServer_newserver.ps1</code> to start the server.

== Linux ==
=== Docker ===
If you use [https://www.docker.com/ Docker]:
<pre>
docker run -d --net=host --name=holdfastnaw-dedicated cm2network/holdfastnaw
</pre>

The container auto-updates on start—restart it after a game update.

Config path: <code>/home/steam/holdfastnaw-dedicated/</code>

Another instance (adjust ports):
<pre>
docker run -d --net=host -e SERVER_PORT=20100 -e STEAM_QUERY_PORT=27000 --name=holdfastnaw-dedicated cm2network/holdfastnaw
</pre>

Docker Hub:
[https://hub.docker.com/r/cm2network/holdfastnaw/ https://hub.docker.com/r/cm2network/holdfastnaw/]

=== Manual Setup ===
==== Downloading using SteamCMD ====
Install [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD SteamCMD], then:
<pre>
steamcmd.sh +login anonymous +force_install_dir /opt/holdfastserver +app_update 1424230 +quit
</pre>

Notes:
: To verify files later: ''+app_update 1424230 validate''.

==== Basic Configuration & Starting the Server (Linux) ====
Duplicate the default config:
<pre>
cd /opt/holdfastserver
cp serverconfig_default.txt serverconfig_myserver.txt
</pre>

Configure ports:
<pre>
### Server & Steam Ports (Both ports must be unique per server instance).
server_port 20100
steam_query_port 27000
</pre>

Notes:
: Open the UDP ports in your firewall.
: Properly configured servers respond to A2S on ''steam_query_port''.

Basic variables:
<pre>
server_name My Server
server_region europe #
server_admin_password defaultAdminPWReplace
#server_password mypassword
</pre>

Start the server:
<pre>
"./Holdfast NaW" -startserver \
-batchmode \
-nographics \
-screen-width 640 \
-screen-height 480 \
-screen-quality "Fastest" \
-framerate "120" \
--serverheadless \
-serverConfigFilePath "serverconfig_myserver.txt" \
-logFile "logs_output/outputlog_server.txt" \
-logArchivesDirectory "logs_archive/" \
-p "20100"
</pre>

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 # ⚠️ '''Important:''' To allow other players to connect, you must configure '''port forwarding''' on your router and open the necessary '''UDP ports''' in your local firewall.
-== 💾 Prevent Overwrites on Update ==
+== Prevent Overwrites on Update ==
-Game updates often overwrite the default launch script and configuration file. To prevent this, always create copies of these files and use the copies for your custom server:
+💾 Game updates often overwrite the default launch script and configuration file. To prevent this, always create copies of these files and use the copies for your custom server:
 # Duplicate <code>serverconfig_default.txt</code> to a custom name (e.g., <code>serverconfig_myname.txt</code>).
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 '''Start Server:''' Run <code>LaunchServer_newserver.ps1</code> to start the server process.
 == Linux Server Hosting ==
-=== 🐳 Docker Setup (Recommended) ===
+=== Docker Setup (Recommended) ===
-Using the official Docker image simplifies installation, maintenance, and updates:
+🐳 Using the official Docker image simplifies installation, maintenance, and updates:
 # '''Basic Installation:''' This command runs the server and uses the host network to automatically map required ports.

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