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  <p>Install the required files, choose the correct setup path, and connect to Sinfar.</p>
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GETTING STARTED
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Install the required files, connect to Sinfar, and begin play.
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Welcome to Sinfar
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Unlike most other ''Neverwinter Nights'' servers, Sinfar uses a large amount of custom content and server-specific features. Before you can properly connect and play, you will need the required files and the correct setup path for your version of the game.
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  <div><b>Estimated Setup</b><br><span>10–15 minutes</span></div>
This page provides the basic installation routes for '''Diamond Edition''', '''Enhanced Edition''', and manual installation.
  <div><b>Difficulty</b><br><span>Easy</span></div>
 
  <div><b>Supported Paths</b><br><span>Diamond · Enhanced Edition · Manual</span></div>
  <div><b>Recommended</b><br><span>Automatic Installer</span></div>
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<h2 class="sf-section-title">Setup Path</h2>


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Choose Your Setup Path
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    <div class="sf-decision-kicker">Recommended for Windows</div>
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    <h3>Automatic Installer</h3>
'''Recommended for Windows'''<br>
    <p>The simplest setup route for new and returning players. Works for both Diamond Edition and Enhanced Edition.</p>
Use the automatic installer if you are playing on Windows and want the simplest setup path.<br><br>
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'''[https://git.sinfar.net/Fiery_Imp/sinfar-installer Sinfar Installer Project]'''
      [[File:Button-download.png|link=https://git.sinfar.net/Fiery_Imp/sinfar-installer/releases/download/2.0.0/sinfar-installer-v2.0.0.zip|Download Installer 2.0.0]]
      <span class="sf-badge sf-badge-best">Recommended</span>
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'''Manual Installation'''<br>
    <div class="sf-decision-kicker">Linux · Mac · Advanced Users</div>
Use manual installation if you are on Linux or Mac, if the installer does not work for you, or if you prefer to manage files yourself.<br><br>
    <h3>Manual Installation</h3>
[[#Manual_Installation|Go to Manual Installation]]
    <p>Use this if the installer does not work for you, if you are not on Windows, or if you prefer to manage files yourself.</p>
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      [[Diamond Edition|Diamond Edition]]
      [[Diamond Edition on Linux|Diamond Edition on Linux]]
      [[Enhanced Edition|Enhanced Edition]]
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  </div>


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'''Need Help?'''<br>
    <div class="sf-decision-kicker">Need Assistance?</div>
If you run into issues, ask for help on the Sinfar Discord or leave a report in the installer project issues section.<br><br>
    <h3>Support</h3>
[https://discord.gg/sinfar Sinfar Discord]
    <p>If setup fails, ask on Discord or report the problem through the installer project issues page.</p>
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    <div class="sf-link-stack">
      [https://discord.gg/Kr2TdzF Sinfar Discord]
      [https://git.sinfar.net/Fiery_Imp/sinfar-installer/issues Installer Issues]
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Automatic Installer
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The Sinfar Installer is intended to make setup easier for both new players and returning players installing Sinfar on a new system. The installer works for both the '''Enhanced Edition''' and '''Diamond Edition''' of ''Neverwinter Nights''.
 
For questions, contact '''FieryImp''' on the Sinfar Discord server, or leave a comment in the issues section of the installer project page.


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   <div><b>1</b><span>Choose Version</span></div>
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   <div><b>2</b><span>Download Files</span></div>
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   <div><b>3</b><span>Install</span></div>
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  <div><b>4</b><span>Connect</span></div>
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  <div><b>5</b><span>Read Rules</span></div>
'''Installer project page:''' [https://git.sinfar.net/Fiery_Imp/sinfar-installer https://git.sinfar.net/Fiery_Imp/sinfar-installer]
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<h2 class="sf-section-title">Automatic Installer</h2>


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  <th>Item</th>
  <th>Details</th>
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  <td><b>Current Version</b></td>
  <td><span class="sf-badge sf-badge-best">2.0.0</span></td>
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  <td><b>Supported Editions</b></td>
  <td>Neverwinter Nights: Diamond Edition and Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.</td>
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  <td><b>How to Use</b></td>
  <td>Download the installer zip file, unzip it, launch the installer, and follow the instructions.</td>
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  <td><b>Project Page</b></td>
  <td>[https://git.sinfar.net/Fiery_Imp/sinfar-installer Sinfar Installer Project]</td>
</tr>
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  <td><b>Download</b></td>
  <td>[https://git.sinfar.net/Fiery_Imp/sinfar-installer/releases/download/2.0.0/sinfar-installer-v2.0.0.zip Download installer 2.0.0]</td>
</tr>
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  <td><b>Feedback & Issues</b></td>
  <td>[https://git.sinfar.net/Fiery_Imp/sinfar-installer/issues Installer Issues]</td>
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Download
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'''Current Installer Download'''<br>
  <th>Value</th>
Download the installer zip file, unzip it, launch the installer, and follow the instructions.<br><br>
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'''[https://git.sinfar.net/Fiery_Imp/sinfar-installer/releases/download/2.0.0/sinfar-installer.zip Download installer 2.0.0]'''
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  <td><b>Status</b></td>
  <td>Reported false positive.</td>
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  <td><b>Detection Name</b></td>
  <td><code>Trojan:Script/Sabsik.FL.A!ml</code></td>
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  <td><b>Action</b></td>
  <td>If encountered, report it through the installer project issues page so it can be tracked.</td>
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<h2 class="sf-section-title">Manual Installation</h2>
'''Feedback & Issues'''<br>
Feedback helps improve the installation process. Report problems, rough spots, or confusing steps through the installer project page or by contacting FieryImp on Discord.<br><br>
'''[https://git.sinfar.net/Fiery_Imp/sinfar-installer/issues Installer Issues]'''
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  <th>Setup Route</th>
  <th>Best For</th>
  <th>Guide</th>
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  <td><b>Diamond Edition</b></td>
  <td>Players using the original Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition client.</td>
  <td>[[Diamond Edition|Open Guide]]</td>
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  <td><b>Diamond Edition on Linux</b></td>
  <td>Linux players using Diamond Edition.</td>
  <td>[[Diamond Edition on Linux|Open Guide]]</td>
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  <td><b>Enhanced Edition</b></td>
  <td>Players using Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition through the SinfarXEE setup path.</td>
  <td>[[Enhanced Edition|Open Guide]]</td>
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<!-- ANTIVIRUS NOTE -->
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   <div><b>Recommended Settings</b><br>[[Recommended Settings|Configure your client before play.]]</div>
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   <div><b>Connection Issues</b><br>[[Solving Client or Connection Issues|Fix common setup and login problems.]]</div>
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   <div><b>Chat Channels</b><br>[[Chat Channels|Learn where to ask, speak, and coordinate.]]</div>
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   <div><b>Main Page</b><br>[[Main Page|Return to the Wiki hub.]]</div>
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Antivirus False Positive Notice
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The installer zip file, or the process of unzipping it, may sometimes trigger a Windows Defender warning. This has been reported as a false positive caused by the installer being unsigned.
<h2 class="sf-section-title">Installer Developer Notes</h2>


Windows Defender may identify the file as:
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   <b>Developer stack:</b> The installer project is built with Rust. Developers working on the installer should use the [[https://www.rust-lang.org/ Rust SDK]].
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Trojan:Script/Sabsik.FL.A!ml
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The installer team is aware of this issue and is continuing to work on reducing or removing the warning. If you encounter this problem, please report it so it can be tracked.
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[[Main Page|Return to Main Page]] · [[Recommended Settings]] · [[Solving Client or Connection Issues]] · [[Chat Channels]]
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<h2 class="sf-section-title">Change Log</h2>
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  <li>Moved setup-path choice to the top of the page.</li>
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  <li>Preserved installer, manual installation, antivirus warning, support, and developer details.</li>
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   <li>Converted long-form setup information into decision panels, progress steps, reference tables, and alert blocks.</li>
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Manual Installation
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You can also install everything manually. Use the guide that matches your game version and operating system.
 
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'''[[Getting Started - Diamond Edition|Diamond Edition]]'''<br>
Manual setup instructions for ''Neverwinter Nights'' Diamond Edition.
 
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'''[[Getting Started - Diamond Edition on Linux|Diamond Edition on Linux]]'''<br>
Manual setup instructions for Diamond Edition players using Linux.
 
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'''[[Getting Started - Enhanced Edition|Enhanced Edition]]'''<br>
Manual setup instructions for ''Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition''.
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Installer Developer Notes
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For developers working on the installer, the project is built with Rust.
 
* [https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install Rust SDK]
 
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[[Main Page|Return to Main Page]] · [[Recommended Settings]] · [[Solving Client or Connection Issues]]
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Revision as of 16:08, 9 July 2026

New Player Setup

Getting Started

Install the required files, choose the correct setup path, and connect to Sinfar.

Estimated Setup
10–15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Supported Paths
Diamond · Enhanced Edition · Manual
Recommended
Automatic Installer

Setup Path

Recommended for Windows

Automatic Installer

The simplest setup route for new and returning players. Works for both Diamond Edition and Enhanced Edition.

     Download Installer 2.0.0
     Recommended
Linux · Mac · Advanced Users

Manual Installation

Use this if the installer does not work for you, if you are not on Windows, or if you prefer to manage files yourself.

     Diamond Edition
     Diamond Edition on Linux
     Enhanced Edition
Need Assistance?

Support

If setup fails, ask on Discord or report the problem through the installer project issues page.

     Sinfar Discord
     Installer Issues

Install Flow

1Choose Version
2Download Files
3Install
4Connect
5Read Rules

Automatic Installer

Item Details
Current Version 2.0.0
Supported Editions Neverwinter Nights: Diamond Edition and Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition.
How to Use Download the installer zip file, unzip it, launch the installer, and follow the instructions.
Project Page Sinfar Installer Project
Download Download installer 2.0.0
Feedback & Issues Installer Issues 
 Windows Defender Warning
 The installer zip file, or the process of unzipping it, may trigger a Windows Defender warning because the installer is unsigned.
Warning Detail Value
Status Reported false positive.
Detection Name Trojan:Script/Sabsik.FL.A!ml
Action If encountered, report it through the installer project issues page so it can be tracked.

Manual Installation

Setup Route Best For Guide
Diamond Edition Players using the original Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition client. Open Guide
Diamond Edition on Linux Linux players using Diamond Edition. Open Guide
Enhanced Edition Players using Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition through the SinfarXEE setup path. Open Guide

Before You Enter Sinfar

Installer Developer Notes

 Developer stack: The installer project is built with Rust. Developers working on the installer should use the [Rust SDK].

Return to Main Page · Recommended Settings · Solving Client or Connection Issues · Chat Channels

Change Log

  • Rebuilt the page as a compact onboarding flow instead of a plain article.
  • Moved setup-path choice to the top of the page.
  • Preserved installer, manual installation, antivirus warning, support, and developer details.
  • Converted long-form setup information into decision panels, progress steps, reference tables, and alert blocks.
  • Added a “Before You Enter Sinfar” quick-link section for new-player continuation.
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