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Installation

WhackerLink can be installed on both Windows and Linux systems. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for each platform, so you can choose the one that best fits your environment.

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Previous experience with self-hosting applications is recommended. If you are unfamiliar with server setup or command-line tools, you may find this process challenging. In that case, consider using a managed hosting service instead of self-hosting WhackerLink.

Prerequisites​

Before installing WhackerLink Server, ensure you have:

  • A standalone server (VPS or dedicated) running Windows or Linux [Windows Preferred]
  • Basic knowledge of command-line tools
  • Basic understanding of networking and firewall configuration
warning

WhackerLink is not designed to run on shared hosting or typical game panel hosting environments (such as ZAP-Hosting or Shockbyte). A dedicated or virtual private server (VPS) is required to ensure proper functionality and performance. If you don't have a server, consider using a managed hosting service instead of self-hosting WhackerLink.

Windows - Installing the WhackerLink Server Instance​

1. Install Dependencies​

Before running WhackerLink, ensure the following are installed:

2. Download and unpackage the Server​

  • Download the latest repository from whackerlink_v4.
  • Save the folder to a convenient location (e.g., Downloads or Desktop).

Unzip the downloaded release​

  • Decompress these files in a convenient location (e.g., Downloads or Desktop). Please note the directory that you export these files to, as we'll use it in the next step.

3. Prepare to Run the Server​

Open Command Prompt:​

  • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.

Depending on where you downloaded the server:

  • Downloads:
cd %USERPROFILE%\Downloads\WhackerLinkServer
  • Desktop:
cd %USERPROFILE%\Desktop\WhackerLinkServer
  • Other Location:

Replace the path accordingly:

cd path\to\WhackerLinkServer

4. Run the Server​

Run the server with the default configuration:

.\WhackerLinkServer.exe -c configs\config.example.yml

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WhackerLink is a free, open-source project maintained by volunteers. Support is provided as time allows, but response times may vary. Please be patient when seeking assistance.