OSgrid Simulators Wizard

Quick info Detected

Your IP address: 2a06:98c0:3600::103

Suggested open coordinate: 10151,10151

Always verify on the map before starting your server

Questionnaire Follow the steps

Step 1 of 6

Choices none

Do you want to host the region yourself

Yes I will install and run the simulator on my own machine No I want a hosting provider

Which operating system will run OpenSim

Windows Windows 10 11 or Windows Server Linux Ubuntu Debian and similar macOS Mac Intel or Apple Silicon

Download and prerequisites

Download OSgrid OpenSim release

https://www.osgrid.org/download.php

Install dotnet 8 runtime if needed

https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0

Use a code editor if you want easier ini editing on Windows like Notepad plus plus

https://notepad-plus-plus.org

Select your OS in step 2

Ports and port forwarding

Default server port is 9000
Region internal port should be another port like 9001
Forward ports on your router using both TCP and UDP
If you run more than one region you need more ports

Router access addresses often include
192.168.0.1
192.168.1.1
192.168.1.254
10.0.0.1

Search your router manual

Select your OS in step 2

Configure files

Regions ini example YourRegionName RegionUUID your unique uuid Location 10151,10151 InternalAddress 0.0.0.0 InternalPort 9001 AllowAlternatePorts False ExternalHostName your wan ip or domain name

OpenSim ini network example Network http_listener_port 9000 If you change this port you must forward it too

Run OpenSim and first start questions

Select your OS in step 2

Typical first run questions New region name TestLandia Region Location 10151,10151 External host name your public ip or domain New estate name My Estate Estate owner first name YourFirstName Estate owner last name YourLastName

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