Requirements
Pick a way to run the server
| Way | Who it is for | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Windows launcher | Most people. One exe, nothing else. | Install on Windows |
| Linux launcher | The same program, on a Linux machine or over SSH. | Install on Linux |
| Docker | A machine that already runs Docker stacks. | Install with Docker |
All three run the same software and have the same settings.
The machine
| Thing | What you need |
|---|---|
| Disk | About 20 GB free. The game server is about 14 GB and downloads once. |
| Memory | 4 GB. |
| Processor | Two cores. |
| Network | Outgoing access to archipelago.gg. Nothing to open on the router unless you choose the forwarded-port route. |
What the host also needs
- The official Archipelago app, to generate the seed. See Create the session.
- A Steam game server login token, if friends join over the internet. See Invite your friends. Playing on the local network needs none.
What you do not need
- No Steam account for the server.
- No Team Fortress 2 install on the host. The server downloads its own files.
- No account on
archipelago.gg. - Nothing for the players. A normal Team Fortress 2 client is enough.
Security note
The game server is a large C++ program that reads network traffic from anybody who knows the address. Run it on a machine where that is acceptable.
Next: Install on Windows, Install on Linux or Install with Docker.