How to Host an Among Us Server: A Beginner’s Guide for Dev

Hello Dev, if you’re an avid Among Us player, you may have thought about hosting your own server. Hosting an Among Us server can be a great way to play with friends, customize the gameplay, and control who joins the game. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps of creating a server from scratch, including setting up the server, inviting friends, and customizing the settings.

What You’ll Need

Before we get started with hosting your own Among Us server, you’ll need a few things. Firstly, you’ll need a computer that can run the game, and preferably a computer that can run the server software at the same time. Secondly, you’ll need to download and install the server software. And finally, you’ll need a stable internet connection to ensure that your players can connect to your server without any issues.

Let’s dive right in and look at the steps involved in hosting your own Among Us server.

Step 1: Download the Server Software

The first step in hosting your own Among Us server is to download the server software. You can download the server software from the official Among Us website. Once you’ve downloaded the software, install it on your computer.

Keep in mind that you’ll need to have a legal copy of Among Us installed on your computer in order for the server software to work.

Step 1.1: Installing the Server Software

After downloading the server software, you’ll need to install it on your computer. Here’s how:

1. Open the downloaded file and follow the prompts to install the server software.
2. Once the installation is complete, open the server software.
3. You will be prompted to enter a server name and a game code. Enter these details and click on “Create Game”.

With that done, your server is now up and running!

Step 2: Invite Your Friends to Join Your Server

Now that your server is up and running, it’s time to invite your friends to join. Here’s how:

Step 2.1: Obtaining the Server IP Address

The first thing you’ll need to do is obtain the IP address of your server. Here’s how you can do that:

1. Open the server software.
2. You will see your server IP address displayed in the top left corner of the screen. Write down this IP address.

Now that you have your server IP address, it’s time to invite your friends to join your server.

Step 2.2: Inviting Your Friends

Once you have the IP address of your server, share it with your friends. Here’s how:

1. Open Among Us on your device.
2. Click on “Online”.
3. Click on “Private”.
4. Enter the game code provided by the server software.
5. Enter the IP address of the server when prompted.

Your friends can now join your server and play Among Us with you!

Step 3: Customizing Your Server Settings

Now that you have your own Among Us server up and running, you have the ability to customize the game settings to your liking. Here’s how:

Step 3.1: Changing the Game Settings

To change the game settings, open the server software and click on “Host Game”. From here, you can change various game settings such as the number of impostors, player speed, and more.

Once you’ve made the changes, save the settings and start the game. The new settings will now be applied to your game.

Step 3.2: Creating Custom Skins

If you want to take your customization to the next level, you can create your own custom skins for your Among Us characters. There are plenty of guides available online that will walk you through the process of creating custom skins.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to have a legal copy of Among Us to host my own server?

A: Yes, you will need to have a legal copy of Among Us installed on your computer in order to use the server software.

Q: Can I play with friends who are on different platforms?

A: Yes, Among Us is cross-platform so you can play with friends who are on different platforms.

Q: Can I customize the game settings on my server?

A: Yes, you can customize the game settings on your server. Simply open the server software and click on “Host Game”. From here, you can change various game settings.

Q: Can I create my own custom skins for my Among Us characters?

A: Yes, you can create your own custom skins for your Among Us characters. There are plenty of guides available online that will walk you through the process of creating custom skins.