This is ideal if you have a spare PC or a powerful home computer that remains on 24/7.
Step 1: Download the Dedicated Server Tool Navigate to your Steam Library. In the search bar, type "Subsistence Dedicated Server." Download and install this free tool. It contains all the necessary configuration files separate from the main game client.
Step 2: Port Forwarding (The Crucial Step) To allow friends to find your SPTS private server, you must configure your router. You need to forward the following ports: spts private server
Step 3: Configuration Editing
Navigate to the server’s saved folder (Subsistence/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/). Open Game.ini and ServerSettings.ini using Notepad++ or a similar text editor.
Key settings to change:
Step 4: Launch and Monitor
Run the StartServer.bat file. A command prompt window will appear. Once it says "Server is ready," your SPTS private server is live. Note that the server will run the game world even when you are not playing.
Don’t expect enterprise-grade uptime. Private servers crash during peak hours, lose save data, or shut down permanently when the admin gets bored. Always back up your local scores and charts. This is ideal if you have a spare
Many YouTubers and community members who play SPTS create free private servers and share the links so players can train in peace.