Avorion
Avorion
5 ArticlesGetting Started with your Avorion Server
Welcome to your Avorion server hosted on Shockbyte! Avorion is a space sandbox game where you and your friends can explore a procedurally generated galaxy, build custom ships, and take on everything from pirates to ancient alien threats, all on your own dedicated server. This guide will walk you through the essentials of getting your server up and running, from accessing your control panel for the first time to connecting in-game and inviting friends to join your galaxy. Whether you're setting up a private server for a small group or a larger community, you'll find everything you need right here. --- Getting Started The following articles cover the most common questions you may have when first starting with your new Avorion server. - How to Join your Avorion Server - How to Change the Name and Description of your Galaxy on your Avorion Server - How to Make your Avorion Server Private - How to Become an Admin on your Avorion Server --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Become an Admin on your Avorion Server
To become an admin on your Avorion server, you'll need to add your Steam64 ID to your server's configuration. You can do this easily through the server panel, simply navigate to the config settings and enter your Steam64 ID in the Admin ID field. Not sure what your Steam64 ID is? It's a unique number tied to your Steam account. You can find it quickly by looking up your Steam profile on a site like steamid.io, just enter your Steam username, profile URL, or any other Steam ID format, and it'll display your Steam64 ID instantly. Once saved, you'll have admin access on your server and can start managing your game! --- Adding an Admin 1. Access your Control Panel and navigate to the Config tab. Select the Avorion Server Settings file. 2. Locate the Admin IDs field. Add all of the Steam64IDs you desire. 3. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Make your Avorion Server Private
By default, your Avorion server is open for anyone to join. If you'd like to limit access to only those you invite, setting a server password is the easiest way to keep your galaxy private. Once a password is set, players will be prompted to enter it before they can connect. This article walks you through how to set a password for your Avorion server using the configuration settings in your Shockbyte server panel. --- Setting a Password 1. Access your Control Panel and navigate to the Config tab. Select the Avorion Galaxy Settings file. 2. Locate the Password field. Set your desired Server Password. 3. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Change the Name and Description of your Galaxy on your Avorion Server
Every Avorion server comes with a default galaxy name and description, but personalizing these is a great way to give your server its own identity. Whether you want to set the scene for your players or simply make your server easier to recognize, updating these details takes just a few moments through the server panel. This article walks you through how to change your galaxy's name and description using the configuration settings in your Shockbyte server panel. --- Setting the Galaxy Name & Description 1. Access your Control Panel and navigate to the Config tab. Select the Avorion Server Settings file. 2. Locate the Galaxy Name field. Set your desired Server Name. 3. Select the Avorion Galaxy Settings file. Locate the Description field. Set your desired Server Description. 4. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Join your Avorion Server
Getting started is simple! You can either join your server via your IP and Port, or by searching for your Server Name. Once that's done, launch the game, head to Multiplayer, and use the in-game server browser to search for our server. Find us in the list, click connect, and you'll be ready to explore the galaxy with us! ::ProseNote{title="Note" description="To locate your server via the in-game server list, your server will need to have a Server Name set in your Config settings. Please see our guide that explains How to Change the Name and Description of your Galaxy on your Avorion Server before proceeding with the next steps." appearance="default"} :: --- How to find your server IP address To find the IP address of your server, you will need to log in to your control panel. Once you’ve logged into your control panel, copy your server IP and port. --- Joining via the In-Game Server List 1. Open Avorion and select Multiplayer. Select Browse Servers. 2. Search for your Server's Name by typing it in the box at the bottom left-side of the page. 3. Select your server and click Join. 4. (Optional) If your server has a password, enter your password when prompted and click Join. --- Joining via IP Alternatively, you can direct connect to your server by following these steps: 1. Open Avorion and select Multiplayer. Select Join via IP. 2. Enter your server's IP and Port in the designated field. 3. Click Join. 4. (Optional) If your server has a password, enter your password when prompted and click Join. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php