First Server Setup

Steam Guard Methods

Method	How It Works
Email Code	Enter code from email
Mobile App	Enter code or approve notification
QR Code	Scan with Steam app (no password needed)

If you haven't run setup yet:

docker compose run --rm -it steam-auth setup

Tokens last ~200 days. Re-run setup before expiry.

Verify Server

docker compose ps      # Both containers should show "Up"
docker compose logs -f # Look for "Ready for players"

Get Invite Code

docker compose exec server attach-cli
# Type: info

Connect with Your Game

Once you have the invite code, connect like any other multiplayer game:

1. Launch Stardew Valley
2. Click Co-op → Enter Invite Code
3. Paste the invite code
4. You're in!

No special tools needed — just your normal game client.

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Steam auth not starting	docker compose logs steam-auth, re-run setup
Token expired	docker compose run --rm -it steam-auth setup
Server can't reach steam-auth	docker compose exec server wget -qO- http://steam-auth:3001/health