# How do I make a dedicated server?

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**Created:** [May 10, 2015, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-dedicated-server/318088 "2015-05-10T14:03:42Z")\
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You need to set up a special **server target** for **UnrealBuildTool**.

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This tutorial explains the basics, but you can use console commands to start up a server.

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