How to Enable Direct Connection on Your Windrose Server

With the UseDirectConnection option, players can connect directly via IP address and port without using the invite code.

1. Stop the server
   Stop your server via the dashboard.

2. Connect via SFTP
   Connect to your server via SFTP.

3. Open ServerDescription.json
   Open the file ServerDescription.json at:

   /R5/ServerDescription.json
   

4. Adjust UseDirectConnection
   Set UseDirectConnection to true and adjust the following fields:

   • DirectConnectionServerAddress – the host IP of your server
   • DirectConnectionServerPort – the default Game Port of your server (we already set this by default)
   • DirectConnectionProxyAddress – stays at 0.0.0.0

   "UseDirectConnection": true,
   "DirectConnectionServerAddress": "YOUR_HOST_IP",
   "DirectConnectionServerPort": YOUR_GAME_PORT,
   "DirectConnectionProxyAddress": "0.0.0.0"
   

5. Start the server
   Save the file and start your server.

Join via direct connection

Once UseDirectConnection is enabled, players can connect to your server directly via its IP address.

1. Start Windrose
   Launch Windrose.

2. Select Play
   Click Play in the main menu.

3. Connect to Server
   Select the Connect to Server option.

4. Enter IP address
   Enter the IP address and port of your server in the format IP:Port and confirm.