# Quick Start

1. Download the release from [Nexus Mods](https://www.nexusmods.com/hogwartslegacy/mods/1378?tab=files), the server is in the Server folder.
2. Run `Server.Loader.exe` once to generate its config.json file and allow it in your firewall.
3. Login to <https://presence.hogwarp.com/login> and click Control Panel to get your API key.

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Don't share your API key with anyone!
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1. Edit and save config.json with your API key and whether you want to make it public with 128 players if you're a King Otter on Patreon or increase the player count to 8 if you're a High Otter.\
   By default the limit is 4 Players for non-Patrons.
2. Run the server again to start your server.
3. For other players to join online, you must port forward 11778 UDP (refer to your router's instructions ), or alternatively use software such as ZeroTier or Hamachi with your friends.
4. To connect to your server from in-game: load your save, press the Right-Ctrl key, click Direct Connect and enter your IP with the port. For example, 127.0.0.1:11778

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If you don't have a Right Ctrl key, use the On-Screen keyboard from Windows or remap it with another tool such as the Keyboard Manager from Microsoft PowerToys: <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/>
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