ASKA Game Server Hosting

With SurvivalServers
Running your ASKA multiplayer server is easy!

• Click Order Now above
• Enter a Username, Password and Email Address or Signup with Google/Twitch
• Select your slot amount (up to 100 players) and billing cycle
• Click "Order Now" and enjoy your server!

Without SurvivalServers
Running a ASKA multiplayer server on your own requires several components.

System Requirements

• Windows 10/11 or Windows Server
• ~8GB of RAM minimum (16GB+ recommended for 50+ players)
• ~20GB of Diskspace
• SteamCMD for server file downloads
• Port forwarding capability on your router

Required Components

• SteamCMD - Tool for downloading dedicated server files
• Server Files - ASKA Dedicated Server (Steam App ID 3246670)
• Configuration File - server properties.txt (note: filename has a space, not underscore)
• Authentication Token - Required from Steam Game Server Account Management

Installation

• Download SteamCMD from Valve
• Extract SteamCMD to C:\steamcmd
• Run steamcmd.exe to initialize and update
• Execute: +login anonymous +force_install_dir C:\ASKAServer +app_update 3246670 validate +quit
• Wait for server files to download

Configuring the Server

• Navigate to C:\ASKAServer\
• Locate the "server properties.txt" file (included with server files)
• Edit server properties.txt with your settings (use spaces in parameter names, not underscores):

  save id=MyServer
  display name=My ASKA Server
  server name=MyASKAServer
  password=yourpassword
  steam game port=7777
  steam query port=7778
  authentication token=YOUR_TOKEN_FROM_STEAM
  region=US

• Get your authentication token from Steam Game Server Management (required)
• Forward ports 7777 and 7778 (UDP) on your router
• Configure Windows Firewall to allow AskaServer.exe

Starting the Server

• Create a batch file (AskaServer.bat) in C:\ASKAServer\ with:

  @echo off
  set SteamAppId=1898300
  AskaServer.exe -propertiesPath "server properties.txt"

• Run AskaServer.bat to start the server
• Server will use settings from your "server properties.txt" file
• Share your public IP with players (find it at whatismyipaddress.com)

Joining a Server

• Launch ASKA from Steam
• Navigate to Multiplayer menu
• Select "Direct Connect" or browse server list
• Enter server IP:Port (e.g., 123.45.67.89:7777)
• Enter password if required

Updating the Server

• Stop the server process
• Run SteamCMD with the same app_update command
• SteamCMD will verify and update files as needed
• Restart your server with the updated files

Troubleshooting

• If players can't connect, verify port forwarding is configured correctly
• Check Windows Firewall isn't blocking ASKAServer.exe
• Ensure Steam Query port (default 27015) is also open
• Verify server appears in Steam server browser
• For help, visit the ASKA Steam Community