https://github.com/kamedev02/dst-toolkit

Guide and tools to set up a dedicated server for Don't Starve Together (DST)
https://github.com/kamedev02/dst-toolkit

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Guide and tools to set up a dedicated server for Don't Starve Together (DST)

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/kamedev02/dst-toolkit
• Owner: kamedev02
• Created: 2024-10-30T02:20:16.000Z (11 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-11-07T09:49:58.000Z (11 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-02-23T21:29:22.363Z (7 months ago)
• Topics: csharp, dedicated-server, dont-starve-together, dst, steam, winforms
• Language: C#
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• Forks: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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## Guide to Creating a Dedicated Server for *Don't Starve Together* Using DST Toolkit

### Requirements:

- Operating System: Windows

- Steam

    > **[1. Don't Starve Together](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322330/Dont_Starve_Together)**


    > **[2. Don't Starve Together Dedicated Server](#1-open-steam---library---tools---download-dont-starve-together-dedicated-server)**


### 1. Open Steam -> Library -> Tools -> Find and Download *Don't Starve Together Dedicated Server*.

> Install it on the same drive as *Don't Starve Together*.


![DST Dedicated Server](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4fcc0274-606c-49e4-9741-e84193deb3c7)

### 2. Create a World

Create a Host in the game -> Adjust Settings, add Caves (optional), enable mods, choose a mode, etc. -> Click 'Generate World' to create and enter the game -> On the character selection screen, exit.

> Note: Choose 'Save Type: Local Save'!


![Create new world](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/aae84b51-f03f-48fe-9f60-edfc8591ef06)

### 3. Generate and Retrieve the Klei Server Token

On the main screen, click 'Account'.


![Click 'Account' from home screen](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9ab665da-ce8d-4370-9d43-c466b5c035a6)

In the navigation bar, select 'Games', then 'Game Servers'.


![Klei Account](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/965c327e-01e9-41e2-a503-563fc8d63b3a)

Enter any name (Cluster Name), then click 'Add New Server'. 


![DST Cluster Name](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/50d87d06-7b65-40cc-b0c3-ff312957e1b9)

Server details will appear -> Copy the 'Token'.


![DST Server Token](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d2a45018-28c5-4a38-9bfd-2028bb31ff86)

### 4. Create a Shortcut and Run the Dedicated Server Using DST Toolkit

**[Download the Tool](https://github.com/kamedev02/DST-Toolkit/releases/download/1.0.0/DST.Toolkit-1.0.0.zip)** and launch `DST Toolkit.exe`.


> If the tool prompts for .NET Desktop Runtime, click 'Download it now' in the popup or **[download .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime here](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-8.0.10-windows-x64-installer)**!


![Capture](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/defadb8c-1551-4332-a4d8-414c9ec86ea4)

![DST Toolkit](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/92ee6893-431c-4a67-9eba-7782d43c840b)


[1] Select folder "steamapps"

> Choose the installation folder for *Don't Starve Together* and *Don't Starve Together Dedicated Server*.


_Example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps_

[2] Select folder "Cluster_..."

> Choose the save game folder. If you don't remember where your save game is located, go to the host game section and follow the steps in the image below.


![Find Cluster_... folder](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e0fc3114-9fe8-40ca-b653-73e8999c4ceb)

[3] Paste the Token generated in **[the previous step](#3-generate-and-retrieve-the-klei-server-token)** into "Klei server token".

[4] Click 'Create server' after completing the above steps.

> If you change any settings in the Server Info section, click 'Create server' again to update the shortcut with the new server information.

[5] Click 'Start server' after successfully creating the server to launch it.

> Keep an eye on the tool’s status bar for updates.

Good luck, and enjoy playing with friends! ^^