Foundry VTT Server Guides
Foundry Virtual Tabletop server setup, module management, SSL with reverse proxy, world management, and TTRPG campaign hosting guides.
Installing Foundry VTT on Your Server
Step-by-step guide to installing Foundry VTT on a dedicated server, including the critical application/data directory separation.
Activating Your Foundry VTT License
How to activate your Foundry VTT license on a new server, including the Pterodactyl Timed URL method.
Configuring Foundry VTT with options.json
Reference guide for all key options.json settings including port, SSL proxy configuration, and data path.
Setting Up and Resetting the Admin Password
How to set the Foundry VTT admin password on first run and reset it if forgotten by removing the admin.txt hash file.
Port Configuration and Firewall Setup
How to configure Foundry VTT's listening port and open the correct firewall rules for player access.
Setting Up SSL/HTTPS with nginx
How to configure an nginx reverse proxy with Let's Encrypt SSL for Foundry VTT, required for voice and video features.
Managing Worlds, Game Systems, and Modules
How worlds, game systems, and modules are stored and managed in Foundry VTT, including installation, storage, and removal.
Backing Up and Restoring Your Foundry Data
How to back up and restore Foundry VTT world data using in-app snapshots and manual filesystem backups.
Updating Foundry VTT
How to perform minor in-app updates and major version upgrades for Foundry VTT without losing world data.
Performance Tuning and Player Capacity
RAM requirements, player capacity limits, and practical tuning tips to keep Foundry VTT running smoothly under load.
Deploying Foundry VTT on a WISP/Pterodactyl Panel
Step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Foundry VTT using a Pterodactyl or WISP panel egg, including startup variables and Timed URL activation.
Troubleshooting Common Foundry VTT Issues
Diagnosis and resolution steps for the most common Foundry VTT server problems including connection failures, license errors, and startup crashes.
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