How to Generate & Set Up a Klei Cluster Token for Don't Starve Together
All dedicated *Don't Starve Together* (DST) servers require a valid Cluster Token from Klei. Without this token, your server cannot authenticate with Klei servers and will not appear in the public game browser.
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1. Generating Your Klei Cluster Token
1. Navigate to the official Klei Account Portal and log in with your Steam account.
2. Click Games in the top navigation bar, then select Don't Starve Together.
3. Scroll to the Game Servers section at the bottom.
4. In the Cluster Name field, type a friendly nickname for your server (e.g. MyLobbyMakerServer).
5. Click Add New Server.
6. Copy the generated token string (starts with pds-g^...).
Your cluster token acts as a secret key for your server. Keep it private and never share it publicly.
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2. Adding the Token to Your Server Configuration
1. In your server management panel or file browser, open your cluster configuration directory (e.g. DoNotStarveTogether/Cluster_1/).
2. Create or edit a file named `cluster_token.txt`.
3. Paste your token string into cluster_token.txt.
4. Ensure there are no leading or trailing spaces or extra blank lines around the token.
5. Save the file and restart your Don't Starve Together server.
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3. Verifying Server Authentication
After restarting, check your server log for the following line:
[Shard] Account Authenticated! Server token validated.Your server will now appear in the public DST server list!