This guide will show you how to troubleshoot your Don't Starve Together if it doesn't start up.
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Here, you will find some common causes and resolutions for your server not starting:
Q: Any changes I make with the server configurations don't save.
A: You need to make sure that your server has been stopped before you make any changes to it, otherwise your changes will roll back. To do that, press the Stop button.
Q: The server's status is showing up as "Unknown" in the control panel.
A: If you recently bought the server, this could mean that the server is still being installed. Please give your server a few minutes to finish installing before contacting us about it. This could also indicate that your server is currently being moved to another location. If not, it could be a potential issue with the monitor/dedicated server and you should contact our support about it.
Q: The server's status is showing up as "Error" in the control panel.
A: This could mean your server's executable file is missing or that your server is missing some other important files preventing it from starting. First of all, try pressing "Start" to start the server. If this doesn't work, try running a Steam Update to ensure that any important files that might be missing are regenerated. If this doesn't work, please contact our support and we'll help you out.
Q: Nothing happens when I press "Start" in the control panel.
A: The first thing you should do is go to "Actions" and then press "Start". If this doesn't work, it could be a problem with your installation and you should run a Steam update and/or Server Updater to ensure that your server is fully installed and up to date. If that doesn't work, please contact our support and we'll help you out.
If you can find your server on the servers list, checkout the knowledgebase article: I can't see my server in the server list in dont starve together?
Did the above steps not work for you? Please contact our support and we'll help you out!
