Metin2 Guides
Great documentation is the difference between a server that launches and one that stalls. Our guides walk you through every stage of building a Metin2 project.
From compiling source to hardening your live server, Metin2Zone collects clear, step-by-step Metin2 tutorials for developers at every level.
Metin2 guides and tutorials
Follow these guides in order to go from nothing to a running, secure server.
Compile Guide
Set up your toolchain and build the server and client from source.
Server Setup
Configure the database, account server and game core, then boot your world.
Client Setup
Pack the client, set the server IP and get players connected.
Fix Tutorials
Resolve the most common crashes, exploits and content errors.
Security Guide
Harden your server against backdoors, exploits and attacks.
How to create a Metin2 private server
At a high level: get matching server files and a client, host the server files (locally or on a VPS), configure your database and account server, connect the client to your IP, then test and secure everything before opening to players.
Metin2 Guides FAQ
How do I create a Metin2 private server?
Download matching server files and a client, host the server, configure the database and account server, connect the client to your IP, then test and secure the server. The guides here cover each step.
How do I secure my Metin2 server?
Use clean files, review your source and quests, patch known exploits, restrict database and server access, and keep backups. See the Security Guide.
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