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Wurm Unlimited Dedicated Server Install: SteamCMD, Java & Linux

Wurm Unlimited Guide • Updated Aug 22, 2026

Wurm Unlimited Dedicated Server Install

Wurm Unlimited is unusually persistent: the world database, map and Java process all matter. A correct install should create one named game database, expose the client and Steam paths, and leave a clean shutdown routine in place.

Install with SteamCMD

steamcmd +force_install_dir /srv/wurm \
  +login anonymous \
  +app_update 402370 validate \
  +quit

The dedicated server includes a Java runtime. On a headless Linux host, the launcher may also need GTK libraries and Xvfb to provide the display environment it expects.

First-world checklist

  1. Create or select one game database with a stable name.
  2. Set server name, password, player limit and PvP policy.
  3. Open the client and Steam query paths before inviting players.
  4. Create at least one GM account for recovery and moderation.
  5. Save and stop cleanly before the first backup.
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