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The '''Test Server''' is where the developers of Spiral Knights will sometimes preview upcoming content for testing and feedback.

==Who has access?==
Access to the Test Server where players can experience upcoming content is a special privilege limited to players with a combined total of purchases of $9.95 or higher in the last 30 days. Unfortunately because of the way DLC is handled, purchases of the [[Operation Crimson Hammer|expansion pack]] or the [[Guardians Armor Pack]] do not count towards this requirement.

Be aware the Test Server will only be accessible at certain times specified on the [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/forum/62 Testing Feedback forum], when testing has been set up and feedback is needed.

==Installing the Test Client==
* Web players can install and launch the client from their browser by following the [http://www.spiralknights.com/play.xhtml?preview=true Testing Play page].
* Steam users can install the Testing Client by pasting '''steam://install/99920''' into their browser's navigation bar and pressing enter.
** The above Steam link works with Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari, but not Chrome. If the link does not work for you:
*** Safari users can use the Open command to open the link:  '''% open "steam://open/downloads"'''
*** Windows users can also bring up the run command dialog (''Windows + R'' or in Vista/7 or ''Start/All Programs/Accessories/Run'') and enter the URL there.

==How is Test Server different?==
This section may change over time as we optimize the process for testing.
Currently Test Server differs from Production in the following ways:
* New knights created will be brought past the Introduction and Rescue Camp to Haven
* Haven will have no active gates. We will add custom gates as needed when testing specific content.
* Accounts have an unlimited supply of Mist Energy.
* New knights created will often be set up to receive a specific selection of items upon creation, needed for current testing. So we will often require knights to be recreated in order to receive those items.

==Sharing video & screen shots==
Please refrain from recording video and taking screen shots, many assets and features will change by launch. Please respect our request to not make them public.

==Feedback==
All feedback should be given in the [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/forum/62 Testing Feedback forum]. Please follow the guidelines for specific feedback requested in forum posts by developers.

==Other links==
* [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/forum/62 Testing Feedback forum]
* [http://forums.spiralknights.com/es/node/24087 Testing feedback forum guide]
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