ECO Dedicated Server Setup 2025

Setting up your own ECO dedicated server allows you to host a persistent civilization-building world for up to 100+ players. Collaborate, build economies, and work together to prevent ecological destruction.

Prerequisites

Hardware Requirements

Step 1: Install ECO Server

Option A: Through Steam (Easiest)

1. Install ECO via Steam on your host machine
2. Launch ECO
3. Select "Multiplayer"
4. Choose "Host Server"
5. Configure server settings and launch

Option B: Through SteamCMD (Dedicated)

Launch SteamCMD and run:

# Set installation directory
force_install_dir C:\ECOServer

# Login with your Steam account
login [your_steam_username]

# Download ECO server files
app_update 382310 validate

# Exit SteamCMD
quit

Step 2: Configure Server Settings

Server Configuration

Navigate to C:\ECOServer\Eco\Server\Config.eco and edit:

{
  "Name": "My ECO Server",
  "Description": "A sustainable civilization server",
  "MaxUsers": 50,
  "Password": "",
  "AdminPassword": "your_admin_password",
  "Region": "us-east",
  "Port": 3000,
  "WebPort": 3001,
  "LocalWebIP": "0.0.0.0"
}

Step 3: Launch Server

Windows Launch

Create batch file start_server.bat:

@echo off
cd C:\ECOServer\Eco
Eco.exe -server

Linux Launch

Create shell script start_server.sh:

#!/bin/bash
cd ~/ecoserver/Eco
mono Eco.exe -server

Step 4: Access Web Interface

ECO servers include a web-based management interface:

1. Start your ECO server
2. Open browser to http://localhost:3001 (local) or http://your-server-ip:3001
3. Login with admin credentials
4. Manage server through web panel

Step 5: Port Forwarding

Open following ports on your router and firewall:

Windows Firewall

New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "ECO TCP 3000" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 3000 -Protocol TCP -Action Allow
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "ECO TCP 3001" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 3001 -Protocol TCP -Action Allow

Economy & Government Configuration

Setting Up Economy

Access the web interface and configure:

{
  "CurrencyEnabled": true,
  "CurrencyName": "EcoCoins",
  "StartingBalance": 100,
  "TaxRate": 0.05
}

Government System

{
  "GovernmentEnabled": true,
  "VotingEnabled": true,
  "VoteThreshold": 0.51,
  "LawChangeCooldown": 86400
}

Ecological Settings

Meteor Configuration

{
  "MeteorEnabled": true,
  "MeteorDays": 30,
  "MeteorSpeedMultiplier": 1.0
}

Ecology Simulation

{
  "AnimalPopulationMultiplier": 1.0,
  "PlantGrowthRate": 1.0,
  "PollutionMultiplier": 1.0,
  "TemperatureEffect": true
}

Optimization Tips

• Regular Backups: Backup your world every 6-12 hours
• Cleanup: Remove inactive players to save database space
• Database Optimization: Compact SQLite database periodically
• Player Limits: Start with 20-30 players, increase if performance allows
• Network: Ensure stable upload speeds for 50+ players

Common Issues

Education Server Setup

Next Steps

• View detailed server requirements
• Configure economy systems
• Set up government and laws
• Configure for educational use