Frequently asked questions

A custom RSPS is a RuneScape private server that builds its own content instead of copying the official game. Bethlehem317 is a custom RSPS: next to familiar skills and bosses like Nex, Vorago and Zulrah, it has its own raids, bosses, items and minigames, like the Dragon Ball Z, Marvel, Final Fantasy and Pokémon raids, the Titan bosses, staff-hosted Raid Events and the Bethlehem Battleground.

Yes. The client is a free download, there's no subscription, and every new account claims the Donator rank for free. An optional store sells items and ranks, but loads of rewards are earned in game: the Weapon Battle Pass, seasonal task lists, relics from global bosses and a monthly goodiebag for the top 5 voters.

It is a custom server rather than a copy of Old School RuneScape. It keeps the RuneScape style of skills, combat and bosses and adds its own systems on top, such as Invention, Blessings with critical hits, Duo Slayer, companions and mounts. Some content is inspired by OSRS: the Bethlehem Battleground, for example, started from the idea of the Nightmare Zone.

Since May 2019, so more than seven years. Bethlehem celebrated its sixth anniversary in May 2025 with the King Harry Relic, and the updates kept coming all through 2026: the Revenant Cave rework, Raid Events, a rebuilt launcher, bank placeholders and Halloween 2026. Every patch note is on the updates page.

No. Bethlehem317 is a fan-made private server. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Jagex or RuneScape.

Open the download page and choose Bethlehem.exe for Windows or BethlehemClient.jar for Mac, Linux or Windows. Run the exe, or open the Jar with Java, then type a new username and password on the login screen to create your account. The client keeps itself updated, so you only download it once. The getting started guide covers every step.

Type the username and password you want on the login screen. If the name isn't taken, your account is created on the spot and you're logged straight in. There's no sign-up page, so keep your password safe. Names can be 1 to 12 characters.

Yes, through the Jar client. Install Java from java.com, then right-click BethlehemClient.jar and open it with Java.

No. Bethlehem runs on a Windows, Mac or Linux computer, and there is no Android or iOS app. You can still join the Discord from your phone and catch every update and event.

Regular, Ironman or Ultimate Ironman: you pick on your first login. Ironmen have their own Ironman Zone, Ironman Chest and collection-log contests, and Ultimate Ironmen start with an Ultimate Ironman Bag for 28 extra slots of storage.

Log in, type ::email and enter your email address on the page that opens. Your code arrives by email, usually within 15 to 20 minutes. Then type ::redeem followed by your username and the code (use _ for any spaces in your name). The rank gives you ::yell, banking in most areas with Ctrl+B and access to the Donator zones.

Start the starter quest. Type ::train and kill the dragon Zirconis ten times, then press Ctrl+T to open the teleport menu and pick a melee, ranged or magic path. Work up through the low, mid and high tier monsters until you can take on Nex. The Starter Guide on the wiki walks through it, and it takes about 30 minutes.

Ask on Discord, where staff and players help new players get set up. The forums have guides, a support center for reporting players, and the official rules. The wiki lists items, monsters and commands.