How to Check Your V Rising Server Name: A Comprehensive Guide

V Rising has quickly captivated survival and RPG fans with its unique blend of vampire lore and base-building mechanics. For players seeking a more personalized and controlled experience, hosting a private dedicated server is a popular choice. Whether you’re setting up a server for friends or managing an existing one, knowing how to check your V Rising server name is essential for administration and inviting players.

This guide will walk you through the process of finding your V Rising server name, ensuring you can easily manage and share your server details. We’ll cover where to locate this information whether you’re running a server using Docker on Linux or a traditional Windows setup.

V Rising game key art showcasing vampire characters and gothic setting. Learn how to set up your own V Rising server.

Setting Up Your V Rising Dedicated Server

Before diving into how to check your server name, let’s briefly touch upon setting up a dedicated server, especially if you’re considering hosting one yourself.

Why Host Your Own Server?

Hosting your own V Rising server offers several advantages:

Control: You have complete control over server settings, including game rules, player limits, and world parameters.
Customization: Tailor the game experience to your and your friends’ preferences, adjusting difficulty and progression.
Privacy: Create a private space for you and your chosen players, away from public servers.
Performance: Depending on your server hardware, you can potentially achieve better performance and stability compared to relying on public servers.

Windows vs. Linux Servers

While the official V Rising dedicated server is designed for Windows, many users opt for Linux servers due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Interestingly, even on Linux, the V Rising server often runs through compatibility layers like Wine, especially when using Docker.

For those looking to run a server on Linux, Docker provides a convenient and isolated environment. Docker containers encapsulate the server application and its dependencies, simplifying deployment and management.

Docker for Linux Server Setup

Using Docker to set up a V Rising server on Linux involves utilizing pre-built Docker images that streamline the process. Here’s a look at how you can get started, referencing the original article’s Docker examples:

Docker Run Command:

docker run -d --name='vrising' 
  --net='bridge' 
  -e TZ="Europe/Paris" 
  -e SERVERNAME="YourServerNameHere" 
  -v '/path/on/host/server':'/mnt/vrising/server':'rw' 
  -v '/path/on/host/persistentdata':'/mnt/vrising/persistentdata':'rw' 
  -p 9876:9876/udp 
  -p 9877:9877/udp 
  'trueosiris/vrising'

Docker Compose Example:

version: '3.8'
services:
  vrising:
    container_name: vrising_server
    image: trueosiris/vrising
    network_mode: bridge
    environment:
      - TZ=${TZ}
      - SERVERNAME=YourServerNameHere
    volumes:
      - /home/youruser/vrising/server:/mnt/vrising/server:rw
      - /home/youruser/vrising/data:/mnt/vrising/persistentdata:rw
    ports:
      - 27015:27015/udp
      - 27016:27016/udp

Key Considerations:

SERVERNAME Environment Variable: In both examples, the SERVERNAME environment variable is crucial. This is where you initially define your server’s name. Ensure you replace "YourServerNameHere" with your desired server name.
Port Configuration: For your server to appear in the in-game server browser, use ports 27015 and 27016. You’ll also need to configure these ports in the ServerHostSettings.json file.
Volume Mounts: Adjust the volume paths (/path/on/host/server, /path/on/host/persistentdata, /home/youruser/vrising/server, /home/youruser/vrising/data) to match your server’s file system. These paths ensure server data persistence on your host machine.

Docker-VRising logo illustrating V Rising server setup with Docker. Follow our guide to host your V Rising server using Docker.

Finding Your V Rising Server Name

Now, let’s get to the core question: How do you check your V Rising server name? There are several ways to find this information, depending on how your server is set up.

1. ServerHostSettings.json File

The most direct way to confirm or change your server name is by accessing the ServerHostSettings.json file. This file contains various server configurations, including the server name and description.

Location of ServerHostSettings.json:

For Docker setups: The file is typically located within the mounted volume for persistent data. Based on the Docker examples, this would be in the directory you specified for -v '/path/on/host/persistentdata':'/mnt/vrising/persistentdata':'rw' or - /home/youruser/vrising/data:/mnt/vrising/persistentdata:rw. Navigate to the Settings subdirectory within this path. For example: /home/youruser/vrising/data/Settings/ServerHostSettings.json.
For Windows Servers (Official Setup): The file will be in the server’s installation directory, usually under VRisingDedicatedServer_DataSettingsServerHostSettings.json.

Editing ServerHostSettings.json:

Stop your server before making any configuration changes.
Navigate to the ServerHostSettings.json file using a file explorer or terminal.
Open the file with a text editor.

Look for the "Name" field. This field contains your server’s name as it will appear in the server browser.

{
  "Name": "Your Server Name",
  "Description": "Welcome to our V Rising Server!",
  // ... other settings
}

Modify the "Name" value if you want to change your server name.
Save the file.
Restart your V Rising server.

Important Note: Ensure the server name you choose is descriptive and easy for players to recognize.

2. In-Game Server Browser

Once your server is running and correctly configured to list on the master server (using ports 27015 and 27016 and ListOnMasterServer set to true in ServerHostSettings.json), you can check its name directly in the V Rising game client.

Launch V Rising.
Navigate to the “Play” menu.
Select “Online Play”.
Choose “Find Servers”.
Use the search bar or filters to look for your server name. If your server is online and discoverable, it should appear in the server list with the name configured in ServerHostSettings.json.

3. Docker Container Name (Less Direct)

While the Docker container name itself isn’t directly shown to players in the server browser, it can be helpful for your own server management and identification. You can check the Docker container name using Docker commands:

docker ps

This command lists running Docker containers. Look for the container named vrising (or whatever you named it using --name or container_name in Docker Compose). This helps you identify the correct container if you are running multiple Docker instances.

Managing Your V Rising Server

Knowing your server name is just the first step in server management. Here are a few essential Docker commands for managing your V Rising server, as mentioned in the original article:

Basic Docker Commands:

Start the server: docker start vrising-server
Stop the server: docker stop vrising-server
Restart the server: docker restart vrising-server
View server logs: docker logs vrising-server
Attach to server console: docker attach vrising-server (detach with CTRL-P + CTRL-Q)
Remove the container: docker rm vrising-server

Configuring Server Settings:

Beyond the server name, you can customize various game settings in ServerGameSettings.json, located in the same Settings directory as ServerHostSettings.json. This file allows you to tweak gameplay mechanics, adjust difficulty, and configure world parameters to create your ideal V Rising experience. Remember to always stop your server before editing configuration files and restart it for changes to take effect.

Conclusion

Checking your V Rising server name is a straightforward process, primarily involving accessing the ServerHostSettings.json file or verifying it in the in-game server browser. By understanding how to find and manage your server name, you gain better control over your V Rising dedicated server and can effectively share its details with your community. Whether you’re using Docker on Linux or a Windows setup, mastering these server management basics will enhance your V Rising gameplay and server hosting experience.