How to Set Up a Dedicated Avorion Server in Under 2 Minutes

Your Own Galaxy Awaits

Avorion is a sandbox space game where you build ships, explore a procedurally generated galaxy, and fight your way to the center. Running your own dedicated server means you and your friends share a persistent universe — and with Swelis, setting one up takes less than two minutes.

1. Create Your Server

Log in to the Swelis Dashboard and click Create Service. Under the Game Servers category, select the Avorion template.

You'll be asked to configure a few things:

Server Name — The name shown in the server browser
Galaxy Name — The name of your galaxy (used for the save folder)
Memory — 4 GB minimum, 6 GB recommended for smooth gameplay
CPU Cores — our standard core amount is usually more than enough

Create your Avorion server from the Swelis dashboard — pick a template and configure

Hit Create and Swelis handles the rest. SteamCMD downloads the latest Avorion server build, your galaxy config is applied, and the server starts automatically.

2. Configure Your Server

Once provisioned, open your server from the dashboard. The Server Config panel lets you tweak:

Server Name & Description — What players see in the server list
Password — Leave blank for a public server, or set one to keep it private
Max Players — Up to 100 concurrent explorers
Difficulty — From Beginner to Hardcore (Insane if you're brave)
Collision Damage — Scale from 0x (off) to 1x (full)
Public Server List — Toggle whether your server appears in the Avorion server browser

Changes are saved automatically — the server stops, writes the new config, and restarts.

Server configuration is handled directly from the dashboard

3. Connect and Play

Open Avorion on Steam, go to Multiplayer, and either:

Search for your server name in the browser (if listed publicly)
Direct Connect using your server's IP and port from the dashboard

That's it — you're in. Build your first ship and start exploring.

4. Manage Your Server

Everything you need is in the Swelis Control Panel:

Console — Run server commands in real-time (try /status or /seed)
File Manager — Browse and edit config files directly in the browser
FTP Access — Bulk transfer files with any FTP client like FileZilla
Backups — Create snapshots before major changes and restore them in one click

5. Invite Your Friends

Share your server IP and port. If you set a password, send that along too. Players connect through Avorion's multiplayer menu — no mods or extra software required.

The live console lets you run server commands and monitor your galaxy in real-time

Tips for a Great Avorion Server

Allocate enough RAM. Avorion galaxies grow as players explore. Start with 6 GB and scale up if you notice slowdowns. Check our performance optimization guide for more tips.

Use backups before updates. SteamCMD updates the server on every restart. Occasionally a game update can cause issues with existing saves — a recent backup means you can always roll back.

Set collision damage thoughtfully. Full collision damage (1x) means a stray asteroid or friendly bump can wreck a ship. For casual groups, 0.25x or 0.5x is a good middle ground.

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Ready to launch? Create your Avorion server now and be exploring your own galaxy in under two minutes.