Crossfire Wiki

If you are using windows and wish to run your own server locally, or setup a public server you will need to install a Crossfire Server. The server is dependent on, Python v2.5.1 installed, a copy of the maps and a copy of the Crossfire Server executable.

For information about building the crossfire server from source on windows see Microsoft Windows Compile Guide

First, we need to install Python v2.5.1 - this is a scripting language that is used by the server for such things as the Post Office, Message Boards and Banking system.

1. Click here to begin the install process of Python v2.5.1

2. The initial setup screen should appear, select Install for all users and click on Next

3. When asked on a Destination Directory, stay with the default (C:\Python25\) unless you have a reason to use a different directory, click on Next

4. On the Customize screen, stay with with default options, click on Next

5. Wait for Python to finish installing, like the screen says - this could take several minutes

6. Python has now finished installing, click on Finish

7. Restart your computer to complete the install and setup process

The map set is a separate file and is required installation in order to play Crossfire.

1. Click here to begin the install process of Crossfire Maps

2. Click Next in the Install Wizard

3. Read through the License agreement, and if you accept, click on I Agree

4. Chose which components to install - it is recommend to use the defaults (Unlinked maps, Test Maps and Python Scripts) and click Next

5. Use the default install destination directory (C:\Program Files\Crossfire Server) - the rest of the instructions assume you're going to do this - click Install

6. Wait for the maps to install - this could take several minutes - click on Next

7. The maps are now installed, click on Finish

Now we are going to install the server - which is also a required component for playing Crossfire. The server is installed last so that it will automatically detect the installation of the map files and Python - which will streamline the install process.

1. Click here to begin the install process of Crossfire Server

2. Click Next in the Install Wizard

3. Read through the License agreement, and if you accept, click on I Agree

4. Chose which components to install - it is recommend to use the defaults (Python plugin and Menu Shortcuts) and click Next

5. Use the default install destination directory (C:\Program Files\Crossfire Server) - the rest of the instructions assume you're going to do this - click Install

6. Wait for the install to finish, it may take a couple of minutes

7. You should now see a prompt (Register Crossfire server as a Windows service?) - click Yes

8. Click on Finish