Install Farming Simulator on the VPS

Important : license & installation

To play or host on your VM, you must have a valid Steam license from Farming Simulator 22 or 25:

• Playing on the VPS (solo session or host): A copy of the game linked to the Steam account used on the VM is enough.
• FS dedicated server 24 hours a day : Giants / Steam require in practice a second copy of the game on a second Steam account, as the same account cannot stay connected simultaneously to your PC and the server.

Prerequisite

• An active VPS Farming Simulator (VM Windows Server 2019, 2022 or 2025).
• Access RDP or console NoVNC from the VPS panel.
• An account Steam with Farming Simulator 22 or 25 purchased (and a second account + game if permanent dedicated server).
• Stable Internet connection on VM for Steam downloads.

If you haven't connected to the VM yet, start with the First RDP connection.

Step 1, Connection to VM

1. Open Panel

   Since My Services, click Manage then get the IP and password Administrator.

2. Connect to RDP

   Use the Remote Office (mstsc) or the file .rdp downloadable from the panel.

Step 2, Install Steam

1. Download Steam

   On the VM, open Edge and go to store.steampowered.com/about.

2. Install and launch Steam

   Install the client, sign in with the Steam account that has Farming Simulator (a dedicated account if multiplayer permanent).

Step 3, Install Farming Simulator

1. Add game to library

   In Steam, install Farming Simulator 22 or Farming Simulator 25 from your library or game page.

2. Wait for the download to end

   FS 25 can weigh dozens of Go: let Steam finish, then run the game for the first time to validate files and create configuration folders.

3. DLC & mods

   Install your DLCs from Steam. Mod Hub mods are then managed from the game menu or folder Documents/My Games/FarmingSimulatorXXXX/mods.

Step 4, Play or Host

• Solo/Temporary Host: Launch FS from Steam on VM, create or load a backup, open the multiplayer and invite your friends with the public IP of VPS.
• Permanent server 24 hours a day : use a dedicated Steam account (second copy of the game), run FS, then Multiplayer → Create a server. Communicate the public IP of the VPS and port to players.

Keep the server online

• The session remains active as long as the game runs on VM: don't close Steam abruptly.
• Disable Windows standby (Settings → System → Power).
• After a Windows update, restart the VM from the panel and then restart FS.

& Firewall Network

If players fail to connect, allow FarmingSimulator.exe and Steam in the Windows Defender Firewall, then check the port displayed in the FS server settings.

Performance advice

• Choose an offer with sufficient RAM (8 GB minimum comfortable for FS 25 + light mods).
• Close unnecessary applications on the VM before starting the game.
• Save your folder savegame before a big Steam update.

Associated guides

• First connection RDP
• Use VPS Windows Panel
• Back to offer VPS Farming Simulator