Moonlight Setup Guide

Complete step-by-step instructions to set up Moonlight and play UMVC3 on datHazy's servers

Open Source • No Account Needed • Better Compatibility
1 Download & Install Moonlight
Get the official installer

Moonlight is an open source alternative to Parsec that has better compatibility and runs smoother on a larger amount of PC hardware with no account needed. This guide focuses on Windows, but setup is similar on other platforms.

Direct installer link from Moonlight's GitHub:
MoonlightSetup-6.1.0.exe

Download and run the installer, following the on-screen instructions.

Moonlight installer screen
2 Configure Basic Settings
Server connection essentials

After installation, open Moonlight and go to Settings.

Moonlight settings menu

Basic Settings:

Resolution: 720p
FPS: 60
Video Bitrate: 15Mbps
V-Sync: OFF
Moonlight basic settings
3 Configure Advanced Settings
For best performance

Advanced Settings:

Force Hardware Decoding: ON
Video Codec: HEVC (H.265)
Moonlight advanced settings
4 Add Server PC
Connect to datHazy's server

Important: After pairing successfully, do not delete this PC from your Moonlight list. If deleted, you'll lose your pairing and need to re-pair through chat/Discord.

🏆 Tournament Players: When switching stations, simply click "Add PC" or press Ctrl+N to connect to the new station address. The new station will overwrite the previous one, but your pairing stays intact.

When joining the stream or bracket server:

  1. Click "Add PC" in Moonlight (or press Ctrl+N)
  2. Enter stream.dathazy.com as the IP address
    For tournaments, use the provided address (e.g., pair.dathazy.com or station2.dathazy.com)
Add PC button location Enter stream.dathazy.com as IP address
5 Pair with Server PC
Get approval to connect

After adding the PC:

  1. Click on the newly added PC
  2. Type your pairing PIN in Twitch chat and wait for approval
    For tournaments: Enter your PIN in the #match-coordination channel in the THC Discord
Click on the newly added PC Pairing PIN screen
6 Launch UMVC3
You're ready to play!

Once paired:

  1. Click on the newly paired PC
  2. Click on UMVC3 to start playing
Click on paired PC Select UMVC3 to play

You're all set! Make sure your controller is connected and Moonlight is the active window.

Important: Do not delete the server PC from your Moonlight list after pairing! If deleted, you'll lose your pairing and need to re-pair.
🖥️ Supported Platforms
  • Windows PC / Mac / Linux
  • Xbox One / Series X|S
  • Android Devices
  • Steam Deck
  • Modded PS Vita
  • Modded Nintendo Switch
  • Modded Wii U
  • Modded 3DS

Note: This guide focuses on Windows, but setup is similar on other platforms.

Moonlight Shortcuts
Alt+F4 Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Q Start+Select+L1+R1
Quit Session
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Z
Restore Mouse Control to your PC
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+X
Toggle Windowed/Fullscreen Mode
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S
View Network Connection Stats
📖 Additional Resources

Need more help? Check out these resources:

Official Moonlight Website GitHub Repository THC Discord

Join the Discord for setup help and matchmaking!

Moonlight Shortcuts
Alt+F4 Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Q Start+Select+L1+R1
Quit the streaming session
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Z
Restore mouse control to your PC
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+X
Toggle windowed/fullscreen mode
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S
View network connection stats
📖 Additional Resources

Need more help? Check out these resources:

Official Moonlight Website GitHub Repository THC Discord

Join the Discord for live help and matchmaking!