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Getting Started

How to create an Terraria server with DNSworld

Before Starting

Here are a few things to consider before starting a Terraria server: You will need to install Terraria from Steam. Download Here (opens in a new tab)

Terraria Steam page

If you don't already have an DNSworld account, click here to Create an Account and run your own Terraria server.

Server Setup

How to setup your server using the DNSworld dashboard.

Login

Log in into your account to access the DNSworld dashboard.

DNSworld Login

Activate Server

Once your account has been created and have logged-in, you will have to choose Terraria from the drop down and press ACTIVATE BETA SERVER. This will automatically create your server.

Activate Terraria Server

Access Your Server

Your server will show up under Your Servers. Click onto your Terraria Server as shown below to access your server dash.

Access Terraria Server Dashboard

Obtain Server IP and Port

Once logged into your server dash on the top ribbon click on the Network tab to access your server IP Address and Port. These will be crucial when connecting to your server in game. We recommend keeping this page open to easily access your IP address and port when launching the game.

Terraria Server Network Tab

Launch Terraria

Launch Terraria via Steam and select Multiplayer in the menu as shown below.

Terraria menu

Select Join via IP

Once pressed, the menu select Join Via IP as shown below.

Terraria multi

Create Character

Once selected it will prompt you to create your first character.

Do note: Our current BETA servers by default run Journey world, so you will need to select a Journey Character. If you would like to change game versions, please contact us at [email protected] or open a ticket in our Discord (opens in a new tab).

Terraria Create Character

Finalize Character

Once your Character has been created simply press Create as shown in the example above.

Enter IP Address

It will prompt you to enter your server IP Address, simply copy the IP address collected in Step 4. Press Enter to access the Server Port screen.

Terraria Input Connection Info

Enter Port

Once your IP Address has been filled, simply enter your Server Port collected in Step 4. Press Enter and the server will automatically connect you within 15 to 30 seconds. Happy Gaming from the DNSworld team!

Terraria Join Server

How to contact support

If you need any extra assistance while reading our knowledge board, feel free to email us at [email protected] or open a ticket in our Discord (opens in a new tab) and a staff member will try their best to answer your questions!