Network Setup

Network Setup

In order for Voxel Globe to operate correctly, every client will need to access the server via a static domain name (which can be an IP address assuming that never changes.) If using locally or on a static IP address that all client can access, you can potentially skip this step.

Either the DNS server has to have the IP address associated with the domain name (contact your admin) or you can locally on a client, update your hosts table (requires admin rights). Essentially, you are saying locally on your computer "This host name has this IP address"

Windows

On windows, you need to open c:\windows\system32\drivers\hosts as administrator (for example, Right click notepad and "Start as administrator")

Linux

On Linux, you need to open /etc/hosts (for example, sudo vi /etc/hosts)

Mac

On Mac, you need to open /private/etc/hosts (for example, sudo vi /private/etc/hosts)

Add an entry

You need to add one line to the hosts file

{{IP}} {{hostname}}

For example: Lets say your server IP address is 10.1.1.12, and you want your server name to be voxelglobe7.example.com, add the following line to your hosts files

10.1.1.12  voxelglobe7.example.com