# Multiplayer, Steam & Server Admin

## In-Game Menu (`M`)

Opens automatically on start and again with **M**:

- **Map** selection
- **Backend**: Auto / Steam / LAN
- **Host Port** + Max Players
- **Find Steam** / **Find LAN**
- **Join selected session**
- **Connect by IP:Port**
- **Play Solo**

## Steam

1. Steam Client must be running.
2. Dev AppId is `480` (Spacewar) in `Config/DefaultEngine.ini` — replace with your own AppId for release.
3. In the menu choose Backend **Steam** or **Auto**.
4. Host on one PC, Find Steam on the other.

LAN/IP works without Steam (Backend **LAN** or Direct Connect).

## Direct Connect

```
IP: 192.168.x.x
Port: 7777
```

Or console: `open 192.168.x.x:7777`

## Dedicated Server Web Admin

On headless / dedicated start, admin UI binds to **AdminHttpPort** (default `8080`):

```
http://192.168.178.129:8080
```

Default password: `vocation` (change in `Config/ServerConfig.ini`).

You can change:

- Server name, game port, max players, map
- LAN / Steam preference
- Game rules (friendly fire, day length, mining respawn, …)

**Game port changes require a server restart.**  
JSON status: `GET /api/status`

Force web admin on a non-dedicated run: `-WebAdmin`

## ServerConfig.ini

```ini
[/Script/VocationLife.VocationServerSettings]
ServerName=VocationLife Dedicated Server
GamePort=7777
AdminHttpPort=8080
AdminPassword=vocation
MaxPlayers=4
```