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Server setup

How to play

Choose your device, then follow the steps in order.

Android setup

Install the GTPS APK, then open the game. Requires a 64-bit Android device (ARM64).

  1. 1

    Open the link and tap Download on MediaFire to get the Growtopia GTPS app. Android APK · 250 MB

  2. 2

    Open the APK from Downloads. If asked, allow your browser or Files app to install it, then tap Install.

  3. 3

    Open Growtopia GTPS. When asked, enter your server name.

iPhone & iPad setup

Complete both parts: trust the certificate first, then connect with Surge. Keep Growtopia closed during setup.

1. Install the certificate

  1. 1

    Open the link and tap Download on MediaFire. If Profile Downloaded does not appear, open Files and tap the downloaded certificate once. gtps-hosts-ca.crt

  2. 2

    Open Settings → General → VPN & Device Management.

  3. 3

    Tap GTPS Hosts Private CA 49415744, then Install. Enter your passcode if asked and confirm until Profile Installed appears.

  4. 4

    Go to Settings → General → About → Certificate Trust Settings.

  5. 5

    Turn on Full Trust for GTPS Hosts Private CA 49415744 and tap Continue.

Certificate installed? Full Trust must also be on. Continue to part 2 below.

Watch the certificate steps · 1 minute

2. Connect with Surge

  1. 1

    Install Surge 5 from the App Store, then open it. Surge 5 on the App Store

  2. 2

    In Surge, choose to import a configuration from URL. Paste this profile address and download/import it. gtps.link/ios

  3. 3

    Select the imported profile and start Surge. Allow its VPN configuration if iOS asks. Keep Surge running while you play.

  4. 4

    Open Growtopia. When asked, enter your server name.

Windows setup

Choose one option: GTPS.bat with your existing Growtopia, or the supplied Growtopia(GTPS).exe.

Option 1 · GTPS.bat

  1. 1

    Close Growtopia, then open the link and tap Download on MediaFire. GTPS.bat

  2. 2

    Run GTPS.bat and approve the Windows administrator prompt. Wait for GTPS installed successfully!

  3. 3

    Reopen your usual Growtopia. When asked, enter your server name.

Running the BAT again uninstalls this setup. To remove it explicitly, use GTPS.bat remove.

Option 2 · Growtopia(GTPS).exe

  1. 1

    Close Growtopia, then open the link and tap Download on MediaFire. Requires 64-bit Windows. Growtopia(GTPS).exe · 28.6 MB

  2. 2

    Open Growtopia(GTPS).exe to play. When asked, enter your server name.

Mac setup

Complete both parts: trust the certificate, then add the hosts entries. Keep Growtopia closed during setup.

1. Install the certificate

  1. 1

    Open the link and tap Download on MediaFire to save the certificate to your Mac. gtps-hosts-ca.crt

  2. 2

    Press ⌘ Space, search Keychain Access and open it. Select System in the sidebar.

  3. 3

    Choose File → Import Items and select gtps-hosts-ca.crt. Enter your Mac administrator password if asked.

  4. 4

    Under Certificates, double-click GTPS Hosts Private CA 49415744. Expand Trust and set Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to Always Trust.

  5. 5

    Close the certificate window and authenticate to save. Continue to part 2 below.

2. Add the hosts entries

  1. 1

    Open Terminal and run this command. Enter your Mac password if asked; typed passwords do not appear.

  2. 2

    Replace any old Growtopia mappings with these two lines. Keep all unrelated entries.

  3. 3

    Press Control + O, then Enter to save. Press Control + X to exit.

  4. 4

    Run this command to refresh DNS.

  5. 5

    Reopen Growtopia. When asked, enter your server name.