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Setting Up a Listen Server

The simplest way to start a listen server is to create a desktop shortcut and set its target to UnrealEditor.exe MyProject.uproject ?listen -game.

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UE: How to Set Up a Listen Server

The simplest way to start a listen server is to create a desktop shortcut and change its target to UnrealEditor.exe MyProject.uproject ?listen -game.

To join, simply replace the ?listen launch argument with the IP address. Note that there is no - before it.

You can also connect through a listen server directly inside the editor.

The server command is open LevelName?listen.

The client command is open ServerIP.


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