Host a Icarus Server
in a Few Clicks
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Pick Icarus
Open DeployCat and choose Icarus from the list of supported games. That's the only decision you have to make to get started.
- No Steam App IDs to look up
- No manual downloads
- DeployCat knows everything about the Icarus server already
Minecraft
Icarus -
Valheim
Rust
ARK: SA
EnshroudedCheck your system
DeployCat checks your PC to make sure it can run the Icarus dedicated server. The Icarus server is a large Unreal Engine 4 install - you'll want enough RAM and disk space.
- 6 GB free RAM recommended
- 50 GB free disk space for the server install
- DeployCat warns you if your system falls short
Configure your server
Give your server a name and adjust a few options. DeployCat pre-fills sensible defaults - including auto-shutdown settings tuned for Icarus - so you can just click next if you want.
- Server name and max players (8+)
- Join password and admin password for security
- Auto-shutdown settings to save resources when empty
Install the server
Click install and DeployCat downloads the official Icarus dedicated server for you via SteamCMD, with a live progress bar. The server is about 5 GB to download - there's even a mini-game to play while you wait.
- Fully automatic - nothing to configure
- Live download speed and progress
- Resumes safely if your connection drops
Set up networking
DeployCat finds your network address and opens the Icarus game and query ports for you automatically using UPnP - the part that usually trips people up is handled in one toggle.
- Opens UDP port 17777 (game) automatically
- Opens UDP port 27015 (Steam query) automatically
- No router login or manual port forwarding
Launch and invite friends
Your Icarus server is live. DeployCat gives you the exact address to share - your friends search for your server name in Icarus's server browser or connect directly and they're in.
- Few-click start, stop and restart
- Copy-and-share connect address
- Live console, backups and settings whenever you need them
Illustrative preview of the DeployCat setup flow. Actual screens may vary slightly as the app evolves.
Icarus Server Hosting FAQ
Common questions about hosting a Icarus dedicated server with DeployCat.
How do I host a Icarus dedicated server?
Download DeployCat, pick Icarus from the supported games list, configure your server name and settings, and click install. DeployCat handles the SteamCMD download, port forwarding, and server launch automatically - no command line needed.
Do I need to port forward for a Icarus server?
No. DeployCat opens UDP port 17777 (game) and UDP port 27015 (Steam query) automatically using UPnP. If your router supports UPnP, no manual port forwarding is required.
How much RAM does a Icarus server need?
A Icarus dedicated server needs approximately 6 GB of free RAM. The server install is about 50 GB on disk, with roughly 5 GB downloaded via SteamCMD.
How many players can join a Icarus server?
The default max players is 8. The hard cap of 8 was removed in the Week 54 update, so you can now set it higher for larger groups. Adjust the Max Players setting in DeployCat to increase the limit.