To host your own game server for Vintage Story, you have three main options:
1. **Free Local Hosting**: Ideal for playing with friends on the same local network. You can either:
- **Ad-Hoc**: Open a single-player world and select 'Open To LAN' for temporary access.
- **Dedicated**: Use the VintageStoryServer.exe for a persistent server, sharing your local IP with friends.
2. **Paid Internet Hosting**: This option allows anyone to join at any time with simplified setup. You can find a list of third-party server hosting providers on the Vintage Story Wiki.
3. **Free Internet Hosting**: A DIY approach that requires a strong internet connection and may need additional setup. You can:
- **Ad-Hoc**: Start a single-player world, select 'Open To LAN', then 'Open To Internet' for temporary access.
- **Dedicated**: Use VintageStoryServer.exe and configure UPnP for persistent access. If UPnP fails, consider manual port forwarding or using a VPN like Hamachi.
**Hardware Requirements for Dedicated Servers**: Windows or Linux OS, with at least 1 GB of memory plus 300 MB per player, and a CPU with 4 threads recommended.
For detailed instructions and additional resources, refer to the
Vintage Story Wiki.