How to Configure your Squad Server

Although the default Squad configuration is suitable for most players, you may wish to dive into the deep customisation that is offered. Most of Squad's server settings are located inside the Squad Server Settings on your server. It is possible to change your server name, description, password, player limit and much more all in one place. 

Accessing Your Server Settings

  1. Access your control panel and go to Files > Config Files.
  2. Click Squad Server Settings.

Configuring Your Server Settings

Note: Before making any changes to your server config, ensure that you Stop your server & Start it once the changes have been saved.

Now that you have access to your server settings, you can make any required changes. The table below describes all of the available server settings.

Name Key Default Value Description
Automatic Updates steam_updates Disabled Controls if your server will automatically update alongside Steam updates.

Accepted values are Enabled or Disabled.
Max Players max_players Changes per purchased plan.

Controls the number of players that can connect to your server.

Accepted values are integers equal to or less than the maximum purchased plan amount.

Server Name public_name A Shockbyte Server

Controls the name of your server.

Any values are accepted.

Server Password password  

Assigns a password to your server.

Any value is accepted.

Steam Beta steam_beta   Controls if your server will boot any steam betas.
Workshop Mod IDs workshop_mod_ids id1,id2,id3 Workshop Mod IDs entered in this field are automatically downloaded and installed.
Workshop Collection IDs workshop_collection_ids id1,id2,id3 Workshop Collection IDs entered in this field are automatically downloaded and installed.
RCON Password rcon_password  

Assigns an RCON password to your server.

Any value is accepted.

Visible On Server List should_advertise Enabled Controls whether your server is displayed in Squad's server browser.

If you would like any additional information on how to configure your server, you can find our other Squad articles here.

If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php

Mitchell Smith

Managing Director @ Shockbyte

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