Installation Guide

Choosing a setup

There are several ways to install AzerothCore, you need to choose ONE.

Install from the source Supported

These are the officially supported and complete ways of installing AzerothCore, for any purpose (Windows, Linux, macOS).

• Azerothcore Classic Installation Recommended - the traditional way of installing AzerothCore. Battle-tested, recommended for all operating systems for any purpose. This process gives more awareness of how AzerothCore is structured. See below on this page.

• AzerothCore Bash Dashboard setup Limited Support - the simplest way of installing AzerothCore, recommended for both local development and production.

• Docker setup Limited Support - an installation process based on Docker. Docker knowledge is recommended.

Install from pre-compiled images Limited support and usage

• Docker pre-compiled setup - a straightforward way of installing AzerothCore. Currently, you can't install C++ modules, only Eluna scripts. Particularly suitable for bug triaging, bug reporting, or domestic usage.

Community made Unsupported

These guides are made by community members and might not be up-to-date:

• Debian 12

• Amazon Web Services

• Digital Ocean droplet

• ArchLinux

• FreeBSD

• Visual Studio Code

Help

If you are still having problems, check:

• FAQ

• Common Errors

• How to ask for help

• Join our Discord Server, but it is not a 24/7 support channel. A staff member will answer you whenever they have time.