Recommended for: Repack enthusiasts, MoP fans, and local server testers.
: Obtain the repack files and extract them to a short directory path (e.g., C:\WoWServer Launch MySQL : Every server needs a database. Most repacks include a file to start this automatically. Start Servers Authserver.exe (handles logins). Worldserver.exe (the heart of the game, loading maps and scripts). Client Setup : Use a standard 5.4.8 (Build 18414) client and change the Config.wtf to connect to your local machine. Important Considerations
: You must open ports 3724 (Auth/Realmlist) and 8085 (World Server) on your router. Execution Order : Start your MySQL service (often MySQL.bat in repacks).