# Setup Instructions for Darkflame Universe (Native Windows Setup)

The following is a guide to setting up a functioning Darkflame Universe server instance running on your local Windows computer. This process builds the program as an exe you can run on your local computer without having to [utilize WSL](wsl-setup.md).

### WORK IN PROGRESS

Currently, native Windows builds are not functioning for Darkflame Universe. This guide will be updated when we have more information.