Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Empyrion - Galactic Survival
6 ArticlesHow to Install a Workshop Scenario on your Empyrion - Galactic Survival Server
Steam Workshop scenarios are one of the best ways to transform your Empyrion - Galactic Survival server, swapping the default galaxy for fully reworked experiences like Reforged Eden, complete with new ships, points of interest, balancing, and storylines. This guide walks you through downloading a Workshop scenario to your server and switching your galaxy over to it. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="Scenarios can only be applied to a brand new save. Switching the scenario on an existing galaxy will not work, so you'll need to start a fresh save game to load it. If you have a world you want to keep, back it up before continuing." appearance="default"} :: --- Finding the Scenario Workshop ID 1. Head to the scenario's page on the Steam Workshop. 2. Look at the page's URL. The Workshop ID is the number that comes after . For example, in , the ID is 2025737498. Copy this number. --- Downloading the Scenario 1. Access your Control Panel and navigate to the Config tab. Select the Empyrion Steam Settings file. 2. Locate the Scenario Workshop IDs field and paste in the Workshop ID you copied. 3. Save and restart your server. The scenario will automatically download on this restart, this may take a few moments depending on the size of the scenario. --- Enabling the Scenario Once the scenario has downloaded, you'll need to start a new save and point it at the scenario. 1. Back on the Config tab, select the Empyrion Server Settings file. 2. Locate the Save Game Name field and enter a new, unique name. This creates the fresh save the scenario needs to load into. 3. Locate the Scenario field and enter the scenario so it loads into your new save. 4. Save and restart your server one more time. Your server will now generate a fresh galaxy running your chosen scenario. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Add an Admin to your Empyrion - Galactic Survival Server
Adding an admin to your Empyrion - Galactic Survival server gives trusted players access to powerful in-game commands, letting them help manage your galaxy, moderate other players, and keep things running smoothly. Unlike some games, Empyrion handles admins through a dedicated config file rather than a single panel field, but don't worry, it only takes a couple of minutes to set up. This article walks you through how to grant admin permissions on your server. ::ProseNote{title="Note" description="You'll need each player's SteamID64 to add them. If you don't know yours, you can look it up by entering your Steam profile URL at https://steamid.io/ and copying the steamID64 value." appearance="default"} :: --- Creating your Admin Config File 1. Access your Control Panel and navigate to the Files tab. 2. Open the Saves folder. Inside, you'll find a file named adminconfig.example.yaml. 3. Duplicate this file, then rename the copy to adminconfig.yaml. The example file only takes effect once it has been renamed, so this step is required. --- Adding an Admin 1. Open your new adminconfig.yaml file to edit it. 2. Under the Elevated list, enter the player's SteamID64 in the field and set their Permission level. Your file should look something like this: 3. Save the file and restart your server to apply the changes. ::ProseNote{title="Permission Levels" description="Empyrion uses three permission levels. Set the Permission value to 3 for a GameMaster, 6 for a Moderator, or 9 for a full Admin. Only these three values are accepted." appearance="default"} :: --- To add more admins, simply add another / pair beneath the first one, one entry per player. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Change the Password on your Empyrion - Galactic Survival Server
Setting a password on your Empyrion - Galactic Survival server is the easiest way to keep things private, making sure only the people you invite can join your galaxy. Whether you're running a server for a few close friends or just want to keep uninvited guests out, it only takes a few moments through the server panel. This article walks you through how to set or change your server's password using the configuration settings in your Shockbyte server panel. --- Setting the Server Password 1. Access your Control Panel and navigate to the Config tab. Select the Empyrion Server Settings file. 2. Locate the Server Password field and set your desired password. 3. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. 4. Players will now be prompted to enter the password when connecting to your server. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Change the Name and Description of your Empyrion Server
Every Empyrion - Galactic Survival server comes with a default name and description, but personalizing these is a great way to give your server its own identity. Whether you want to set the tone for your players or simply make your server easier to spot in the browser, updating these details only takes a few moments through the server panel. This article walks you through how to change your server's name and description using the configuration settings in your Shockbyte server panel. --- Setting the Server Name & Description 1. Access your Control Panel and navigate to the Config tab. Select the Empyrion Server Settings file. 2. Locate the Server Name field and set your desired server name. This is the name players will see in the server browser. 3. Locate the Server Description field and set your desired server description. 4. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Join your Empyrion Galactic Survival Server
Getting started is simple! You can either join your server by searching for your Server Name in the in-game browser, or by entering your IP and Port directly. Launch the game, head to Multiplayer, and pick whichever method you prefer. Find your server, hit connect, and you'll be ready to start carving out your corner of the galaxy! --- How to find your server IP address To find the IP address of your server, you will need to log in to your control panel. Once you've logged into your control panel, copy your server IP and port. --- Joining via the In-Game Server List 1. Open Empyrion - Galactic Survival and select Multiplayer. 2. Search for your Server's Name by typing it into the filter box, then wait for it to appear in the list. 3. Select your server and click Connect. 4. (Optional) If your server has a password, enter your password when prompted and click Connect. --- Joining via IP Alternatively, you can direct connect to your server by following these steps: 1. Open Empyrion - Galactic Survival and select Multiplayer. 2. Enter your server's IP and Port into the Direct IP and Port field at the bottom of the screen. 3. Click Connect. 4. (Optional) If your server has a password, enter your password when prompted and click Connect. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
Getting Started with your Empyrion Galactic Survival Server
Welcome to your Empyrion - Galactic Survival server! Mine, craft, and build your way from a scrappy little hover vessel to a galaxy-spanning fleet of capital ships - all on your own dedicated server, with whoever you want along for the ride. Let's get you off the launchpad. The guides below cover everything you need to go from a fresh server to a galaxy full of friends. --- Getting Started The following articles cover the most common questions you may have when first starting with your new Empyrion - Galactic Survival server. - How to Join your Empyrion - Galactic Survival Server - How to Change the Name and Description of your Empyrion - Galactic Survival Server - How to Change the Password on your Empyrion - Galactic Survival Server - How to Add an Admin to your Empyrion - Galactic Survival Server - How to Install a Workshop Scenario on your Empyrion - Galactic Survival Server --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php