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How to Host a Server with Hamachi
By Blytz
The best way to play with your friends is to host a LAN server using Hamachi. In this guide I will show you how to do it.
   
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What is Hamachi?
Hamachi is a program that allows you to host a LAN server, like all player are in the same room, using a private network. You can download it here[secure.logmein.com]:

1) A window like this will appear


2) Check the Conditions of Use below the page and download the version Unmanaged






Host a LAN
After the download is complete, start the installation double click on it, select the language and press next, then select an installation folder and create a desktop shortcut. The first start will be something like this:



Click to start a private network, a window will appear, select home network and another window will appear, close it. Click on Create a new network and write an ID and a Password for your network:

1) Click here


2) After you select the home network, click here


3) Write the ID and the Password


The network is ready, let's see the server.


Host a Server
Now it's time to host the server, but first go to Player Setup and set T1 or LAN Connection, then click Host Game, set all you need (game mode, max number of players, max score, time limit etc...) and check Public Listening.

1) Go to Player Setup and set T1 or LAN Connection


2) Go to Host Game and set your server


And there you go, now your server is ready, let's see how to play with your friends.

NOTE: your server will not appear in the online list, but only in the LAN list.
Join a Server
For join in the server you need to connect to your friend's network on Hamachi, so click on Join an existing network and insert the ID and the Password, then you will connect to his network.

1) Click on Join an existing network


2) Insert the ID and the Password


If you are hosting, your friend need to open the Hamachi network (the one you use with your friend) and left click on your name, then select "Copy IPV4 Address". Paste this address on the Direct ID bar, so he will join your game.

3) Go to Direct IP


4) Insert your Hamachi ID



And there it is, have fun!

NOTE: If you are interested I write another guide for How to Play Coop with your friends, check it!



21 Comments
BloxGamerE 19 Jun, 2022 @ 6:33am 
hi, me and my friend tried playing via hamachi and we followed the steps exactly but we get an endless connecting screen
Blytz  [author] 1 Jan, 2021 @ 9:16am 
It should still working, but I'm not 100% sure about it
SamDozer 29 Dec, 2020 @ 7:13pm 
is this still working and what's it's substitute ?
Loading 23 Jun, 2018 @ 10:39am 
When I try to connect to my friends server using direct ip it say its connecting but it never connects, pls help
Markowiec 20 May, 2018 @ 1:18am 
That harm that I can't play with my friend with other network :(

Blytz  [author] 17 Jul, 2015 @ 2:50pm 
I never tried Evolve, but even other people suggest me to use it. I will try it ;)
hexN 17 Jul, 2015 @ 2:47pm 
You know hamachi isn't eally the best of options. Theres this rumor going around you can snoop around someone's files , so I just used Evolve ( Not to be confused with the game Evolve) instead, way easier and specifically meant for gaming
manny 28 Apr, 2015 @ 5:56pm 
what is the server URL
Makesito 21 Apr, 2015 @ 7:09am 
Updating to say it worked! Thanks a bunch Blytz! :)
Blytz  [author] 21 Apr, 2015 @ 7:05am 
He probably don't have the server map, so it is downloaded. If you are trying to play with the coop maps be sure to move them in the right folder