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Don't Starve Together Server Guide
Complete setup guide for your DST dedicated server
Getting Started
This guide walks you through setting up your Don't Starve Together server.
What you'll need:
- Control panel login credentials
- Don't Starve Together on Steam
- A Klei account (free)
Step 1: Generate a Server Token
- Go to Klei Account Server Page
- Log in or create a Klei account
- Click "Add New Server"
- Copy the token and paste it in your control panel
Important: Never share your cluster token!
Server Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Server Name | Name shown in server browser |
| Password | Leave blank for public server |
| Max Players | Recommended: 6-10 |
| Game Mode | Survival, Endless, or Wilderness |
| PvP | Enable player vs player combat |
Game Modes
- Survival: Ghosts on death, world resets if all die
- Endless: Respawn at portal, world never resets (casual)
- Wilderness: Random spawns, no portal (PvP)
Enabling Caves
Good news! Our DST servers support caves at no extra cost.
- Find the "Caves" option in your control panel
- Toggle to Enabled
- Save and restart your server
Players enter caves through Sinkholes in the overworld.
Installing Mods
Finding Mod IDs
Browse the DST Steam Workshop. The mod ID is the number in the URL.
Recommended Mods
Global Positions
Show players on map
378160973Health Info
Creature health bars
375859599Extra Equip Slots
More equipment
375850593Geometric Placement
Grid building
351325790Combined Status
Enhanced HUD
376333686Wormhole Marks
Color-coded wormholes
362175979Players must subscribe to the same mods on Steam to join.
Admin Commands
Press ` or ~ in-game to open console. Commands start with c_.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
c_announce("msg") | Broadcast message |
c_save() | Force save |
c_rollback(1) | Rollback 1 save |
c_reset() | Regenerate world |
c_godmode() | Toggle god mode |
c_give("item", n) | Spawn items |
TheNet:Kick(id) | Kick player |
TheNet:Ban(id) | Ban player |
Troubleshooting
Server not in browser
- Wait 2-3 minutes after starting
- Verify cluster token is valid
- Try direct connect with IP:Port
Mods not working
- Check mod IDs are correct
- Ensure players subscribed to mods
- Try disabling mods one by one
"Version Mismatch"
- Update your game on Steam
- Check control panel for server update option
